Prince Caspian

This installment of The Chronicles of Narnia opens with Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy summoned back to the Castle of Cair Paravel. In Narnian time, many years have passed since their reign; the castle lies in disrepair, despair prevails, and once again a hidden danger is stalking the kingdom. This is an audio page-turner that will have you sitting in the car after you reach your destination just to hear the end of the chapter. Lynn Redgrave delivers a lively interpretation of the adventure, with a cultured British accent and nuances that give every character a unique voice. N.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine

This dramatization of Lewis's classic children's tale is a fine example of the great potential of audiobooks. While this is definitely not the original text, this adaptation is a delightful rendition of the work. The performers are all disciplined in their interpretations and bring out the personalities of their characters nicely. Music and sound effects are not overwhelming and do much to set a scene or act as a transition between them, as well as between England and Narnia. Children of all ages will delight in this performance. M.T.F. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine

Being a childless sexagenarian, this reviewer cannot judge what children for whom this production is intended will make of this dramatization of the C.S. Lewis fantasy, but he can say that it possesses many virtues. Faithfully rendering the second volume in The Chronicles of Narnia, it boasts a deft script delivered by a superb cast (headlined by Paul Scofield and David Suchet), well directed over a rich, vivid background of sound and original music. The child actors are particularly effective. What could, at three hours, easily prove precious and tedious instead packs plenty of character, suspense, excitement, humor, and even beauty. Above all, it conveys the strong impression that all hands contributed no small portion of love and commitment to the project, a quality that makes it particularly endearing. Y.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine