The Giant Surprise: A Narnia Story

by Hiawyn Oram

Book Overview

Narnia: a world made by magic from the start of time, full of marvelous creatures, talking beasts, and trees that sometimes get up and dance. And now the door to this magical world is opened again with a brand-new story. Based on beloved characters introduced by C. S. Lewis in The Chronicles of Narnia, The Giant Surprise presents a new adventure specially created for much younger children. Now pull on your boots . . . and splash through the muddy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060083611
• ISBN13: 9780060083618
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Nice Book, Great Illustrations

My seven year old is obsessed with Narnia and she loves this book. Great illustrations, simple to read and easy to follow story which, while not exactly very complex in terms of structure, makes it easy for young children to follow. I would recommend this book for a young reader.

Fun to read... looking for more

As a parent of a 5,6 and soon to be 3 year old I had fun reading this book and the kids enjoyed it and the way I portrayed the not-so-clever giants. Perhaps I come by it naturally, but I digress. I was searching for more of the same kind of books because I know there is a series. My father read them to me and my brothers when I was young... but not when I was 5 or 6. I find it interesting the criticisms of book that speak of "Narnia without C.S. Lewis!" and "lacking the complex themes" and "a branding abomination" is really quite laughable. I mean, it is, afterall a children's book. If you want the Christian themes and the pure Narnia story, then buy the book written by C.S. Lewis! I think it's a great fit for my children. I believe the themes in the original story are far too mature and grown-up for my kids. I suspect it will be a great introduction to the series when I read it to them down the road.

Love the art

The story was okay for this book. Nothing special. However, Humphries' artwork is beautiful. His watercolor is amazing. A big fan of his. I recommend this book for art lovers. But if you want a great story, then I wouldn't suggest it.

I liked it!!!

My brother got this book for me for my birthday. My family all likes Narnia, and we couldn't wait to see the movie. I like the Narnia storyline, but the big books are too hard for me. But I saw the old movies, and this book had people from the Silver Chare. This book was pretty funny, because Puddleglum's in it. I think little kids who think the big books are too hard should first start with something like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and then read this.

A fun, well illustrated read for children

A delightfully written and illustrated story that brings the wonder of Narnia to the young and young at heart. Puddleglum is a Marsh-Wiggle and Lally a young Wigglet who live in the marsh. When their two marsh mice friends are captured by giants they have to figure out how to rescue them. Beautifully illustrated and with a solid storyline, The Giant Surprise is a a recommended read.