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They experience a terrible storm and a sea serpent. The group set off again in search of the remaining six nobles. He uses a clever deceit to rescue his friends. The slave traders have a huge army and Caspian hasn't enough people to beat them. Caspian is rescued by one of the seven men that he is seeking. His foolish antics, reactions, remarks and behaviors adds humor to the tale, such as his misguided battles with the brave mouse Pug and his attempt to steal water when it was rationed.Įdmund, Lucy, Caspian, Eustace and Pug visit an island in the middle of their journey and are captured by slave traders. Eustace is an amusing addition to the story. Caspian tells the three about his quest, and the siblings, but not Eustace, look forward to participating. They land in the water on the side of King Caspian's ship The Dawn Treader and are rescued and taken on board. The three are looking at a picture of a ship and are suddenly magically transported to Narnia. Caspian has secured his throne over Narnia and has decided to search for the seven nobles that his evil uncle had banished when he seized the throne of Narnia from Caspian's father.Įdmund and Lucy are visiting their uncle and aunt when their rather obnoxious ever-complaining cousin enters their room.

However, three years have gone by in Narnia. It is a year now since the two brothers and two sisters returned to England from their second adventurous trip to the magical kingdom of Narnia. (Running time: two hours, two cassettes) -Blaise Selby Grownups who buy this tape for their children will want to borrow it for themselves. There's also a splendid cast of plummy British voices, making this far more than a book read onto cassette-it's an audio drama, as enjoyable as a trip to the theater.

BBC Radio does wonders with sound effects-the ship creaks in the wind, the sorrowful dragon roars lugubriously-and musical cues and interludes that keep the pacing dynamic. Lewis's series of Narnia books, which have provided exciting and uplifting tales for generations of children. The adaptation is faithful to its source, C.S. Their adventures include being captured by slave traders, a much-too-close encounter with a dragon, and visits to many enchanted islands, including the place where dreams come true. He and his companions, including Reepicheep, the valiant warrior mouse, are searching for seven lost lords of Narnia, and their voyage will take them to the edge of the world. That ship is the Dawn Treader, and on board is Caspian, King of Narnia. Lucy and Edmund, with their dreadful cousin Eustace, get magically pulled into a painting of a ship at sea. The BBC Radio production of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a delightful two-hour sail on the most fabulous ship in Narnia.

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