“Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, and it has been told in another book called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe how they had a remarkable adventure.”

From C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

In the year since they were returned to England after ruling the magical world of Narnia, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie have been struggling through the mundaneness of normal life.  However, when a magical experience at a railroad station transports them back to Narnia, the Penvensie children are thrilled until they realize that Narnia has experienced over one thousand years without them.  After rescuing a dwarf named Trumpkin, they learn from him all that has transpired while they were away, including the violent takeover by the Telmarine king Miraz that killed his older brother to claim the throne.  Until the birth of his own son, Miraz kept his nephew, Caspian, alive, but then tried to kill the boy to secure the throne for his son.  After being helped by his tutor, Doctor Cornellius, Caspian flees into the woods with only his knowledge of Narnia’s history and Susan’s old horn.  Trumpkin, Nikabrik, and Trufflehunter the badger find Caspian and realize that he is the true heir to the throne, so Caspian begins to lead an army of Narnians in repeated small skirmishes against Miraz’s pursuing forces.  With the help of Aslan the Lion’s guidance, Lucy is able to guide the former Pevensie rulers together with the young prince.  As Miraz and his forces surround the Narnians, Aslan, Caspian, and the Pevensie children battle for the fate of Narnia.

The fourth book in Lewis’ famed Chronicles of Narnia series is full of fantasy, wonder, and adventure.  Despite the original publication date, this series is still captivating and unique for today’s readers, as is evidenced by its many screen adaptations.  Not to be missed, Prince Caspian brings back familiar characters for a new adventure that will keep fans of the series engaged from start to finish.