The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been and remain some of the most enduringly popular children's books ever published. The best known, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translated into 29 languages and is now about to hit the big screen in a new film edition.
The mega-bestselling tale of fiery, spirited Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather. London, 1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is sometimes hard, but with her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her, and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising? Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original historical novel. The first book featuring feisty Victorian heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a compelling, moving, funny and totally fascinating tale that will thrill and captivate readers.
Hace más de 50 anos C.S.Lewis creó una tierra de maravillas, fantasía y embrujos llamada, Narnia. Desde entonces más de 60 millones de lectores han descubierto este fantástico mundo. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cuatro ninos son enviados fuera de Londres, a la inmensa casa de un viejo profesor. En ese lugar, en una habitación, hay un antiguo armario. En su interior cuelgan numerosos abrigos.... al fondo está Narnia. En este mundo se internan los cuatro ninos y vivien sorprendentes aventuras. Narnia, la tierra donde todo puede suceder. Narnia... un lugar por el que deambulan Bestias Parlantes... donde aguarda una bruja. Dos amigos, víctimas del poder de unos anillos mágicos, son arrojados a otro mundo en el que una malvada hechicera intenta convertirlos en sus esclavos. Pero entonces aparece Aslan y con su canción va hilando el tejido de un nuevo mundo que recibirá el nombre de Narnia.