3 comments about Volleyball: Steps to Success.

1. THIS IS THE BEST VOLLEYBALL SKILLS BOOK I HAVE EVER PURCHASED. IT EXPLAINS EVERY VOLLEYBALL SKILL IN GREAT DETAIL THAT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT. THE DRILLS WERE GREAT. IF YOUR ONLY GOING TO BUY ONE VOLLEYBALL SKILL BOOK- THIS IS THE ONE!! I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.



2. I was very impressed with how Coach Bonnie Kenny, and Cindy set up an ideal format for players to learn and know the basics of Voleyball success.
   This book is similar to John Wooden's Pyramid for Success!



3. Everything thing is explained nicely and will improve your game there is one troubling part though. In the warm ups it says to do the exercises that will benifit you in your area of trouble. While some of them are obvious on how they help the others aren't. I'm sure after doing them for a time you will figure it out but it would be nice to have it clearly stated in the book.
   Also this book is good for individuals, coachs and teams, but as a single person it takes more work. You're going to want at least on partner most of the time. Some drills require more people so you won't get the full benefit. However it is possible to modify most of the drills to two people. The hardest thing for a single person is probably staying motivated.
   On a side note, you'll need more then a volleyball and a net. Some of the other things they use are a medicine ball, jump rope, ladder, something to mark a target like a cone, and tape or chalk. Plus it also helps to have a gym you can use with a net.

5 comments about The Mysterious Code (Trixie Belden #7).

1. The Bob-Whites are crushed when Mr. Stratton gives them the news. The school has been hit by a string of petty vandalism and robbery, so the board has decided that secret societies will have to disband. Fortunately, Trixie comes up with a plan to save their club. To prove they are worthy, they decide to put on an antique show to benefit UNICEF. Not only does this mean lots of hard work, but it means constant run-ins with thieves out to steal the valuable stuff for sale and display. Now Trixie must track down the culprits in time to save the sale.

   This book is the first book that series creator Julie Campbell didn't write and it shows. There seems to be more of a conflict between Trixie and her family and friends about her detective work. Still, this book has some of the best "fun" scenes of the series. And it introduces the idea of the Bob-Whites doing charity events and their hangout Wimpy's, both staples in later books in the series.

   When I was a kid, I totally bought the premise, but as an adult I realize just how out there it is. Still, it does set up a decent if not nail biting story. This qualifies more as an adventure rather then mystery, but it's still fun to read and I enjoy it.

   While Julie Campbell's touch is missed, the series takes a decided leap into new territory with this fun adventure. Another one sure to make fans out of any kid.




2. Concerned about vandalism at the school, the Sleepyside Junior-Senior High School board threatens to dissolve the Bob-Whites of the Glen and other 'secret societies,' so the kids decide to show how civic-minded they are by holding an antique show as a fundraiser for UNICEF. (Say, how can a school board get away with regulating kids' private activities?! This is America!)
   
   This is a satisfying Trixie Belden story (except that the vandalism theme is forgotten after the first chapters) -- where friends and daily activities are more important than the nominal 'mystery.' The 'code' turns out to be nothing much, but 'Trixie Belden and the Antique Show Fundraiser' wouldn't have had much zing, would it? Still, there's plenty of adventure -- somebody seems intent on sabotaging the BWG clubhouse and stealing the loaned antiques! Blizzards! Faithful dogs! Criminals and critical illness! Games and popcorn around the fireplace! And this time when Trixie dresses up for a party, she means it and even enjoys herself.



3. I love this book! It is one of my favorites because it is really exciting and full of adventure! I love this book! I liked the plot and how they made it so exciting! At first, I thought I wouldn't like it because the book had a new author, then after I read the first chapter, I loved it! This book is 5 stars!



4. This book is a wonderful read for all ages! Trixie's love for the club shines through in this book,and the romance between Trixie and Jim also shows through a little bit. I loved this book and would recomened in for all ages!



5. I am a big fan of the Trixie Belden series-- while idealistic, they're generally a lot of fun.
   However, this is Kathryn Kenny's first book in the series, and it shows. The plotline is fine, but so much of the rest is off that I was frustrated reading it. There are a lot of noticable contrasts in the characters, established facts, and writing itself between this book and, quite honestly, every single one in the series.
   A lot of the characters rebounded between being entirely out of character or being way into character to the point where it was unrealistically exaggerated; scenes like Trixie needing to shop for a dress and then attend Diana's party were irritating, as was Mrs. Belden's sudden desire to make Trixie into more of a lady (to the point where she was almost derogatory towards her) because they came out of nowhere.
   What irritated me most about this book, however, was the writing itself. It was far too blatant-- Kenny did not rely on anyone who read this book to have read the first few and already have a basic understanding of the established characters. Even with new readers, she seems to assume they lack the intelligence to read between the lines and understand the character's motivation on their own terms, a process which is essential in any decent novel. Phrases like "Jim really liked Trixie because" or "Mart certainly liked Diana" (and I'm paraphrasing, but only in the text itself; the format is the same) made me want to slam the book shut and quit reading because they were so irritating. It's as if every single character's opinions needed to be explained through text rather than actions or dialogue to make them clear, which I thought was completely stupid.
   Even scenes like parties at the Belden's house, which were described as "fun" and were, to a point, were again irritating because the characters were off.
   To wind this up, I was very dissappointed in this book. I can honestly say I prefer every single other one in the series to it.

3 comments about 101 Volleyball Drills.

1. Peggy Martin's book has been a valuable addition to my arsenal of drills, because I believe a coach can never have access to too many drills. It's important for players to get a feel for a skill by attacking it in a number of different ways, and using several drills in sequence allows players to continue working on the skill without getting bored, which is important to the learning process.

   Adding Peggy Martin's "101 Volleyball Drills" to my library has helped keep my high school players on task without putting their minds to sleep.




2. Coach Martin is a hoot. I had the pleasure of sitting in a session in a coaches seminar where she was one of the featured speakers. She is energetic, smart, entertaining and knows a whole lot about volleyball. She is the head women's coach at Central Missouri Stat U and has been there since forever.

   The problem is that it is really difficult to translate all that she embodies into a book. Don't get me wrong, the drills are awesome and they are presented nicely, but that is what you would expect from a drill book. But, the sense of fun, the way she conveys the knowledge, that is kind of lost in the translation. The main thing I like about this is that the skill level progresses with each drill. So if you are dying for some new drills, here is a bunch, but make sure that they suit your needs. Another good point is that these drills are easily adaptable, so it is easy for coaches to change them to fit their own needs.

   I just wish they could package Coach Martin's dynamic personality and enthousiasm into a book. Oh well....




3. I use many of these drills for my Freshman and JV teams. A lot of them are too complicated for this level but would proabably be good for advanced club teams, varsity and college. This is a good resource for coaches at all levels.

4 comments about The Volleyball Coaching Bible.

1. I have just finished this book before my club season is starting and I highly recommend it. The book applies to many areas of volleyball from youth to college/national and from men to women.

   If you are looking for a beginners coaching book that outlines the skills in detail with a bunch of drills, this is NOT the book for you.

   The caliber of contributors is excellent and the chapters were put together nicely...it flowed from front to back. I've played and coached for many years. I learned a few new things in this book, but I also felt like the book gave me a different perspective on areas I already knew. I will probably read/review this book prior to my club seasons.

   There were a few graphics/demonstrations. There were great pics illustrating Conditioning and Stretching. There were a few sketches of attacking and digging. Jim Coleman did a nice job on Statistics.




2. This book is worth every penny. It is written by the legends of the the game. I have read the book from cover to cover, and can still pick it up and learn something new. It has some great tips about how to motivate, communicate and teach everything about volleyball.



3. There are some chapters of this book that are great--they break down the skill into concise teachable parts and give drills that work on specific aspects of the drill. Then there are some chapters that don't help at all--give a vague breakdown of the skill but have no visual items or drills. Each chapter is done by a college/pro coach. This book does break down a lot of the off-court stuff--like pre-season paperwork to how to start a booster club. It also talks strategy (almost more than skills).



4. It's the v-ball coaching bible, that's for sure. In building/maintaining a program it's a big help. There's some good suggestions in there for new and old coaches, I don't know any coaches in our system without this book.

1 comments about Coaching Youth Volleyball (Coaching Youth Sports).

1. I'm a varsity coach, so stepping back and teaching youth wanted to get a refresher course as we set up our youth program. This book is a big help, though for the experienced coach I would assume they know most of it but could use it as a refresher as well. Beginner coaches it would be great, especially for middle school level and below levels.

5 comments about Lost and Found (Bluford High Series #1).

1. Darcy wills is a normal kid in high school, she is very bright and doesn't have a lot of friends. Her best friend is supposed to be Brisana Meeks, but she doesn't really act like one. Darcy starts to realize that not all the kids at Bluford High School are all bad, and she starts to make more friends. Tarah, Cooper, and Hakeem. They all become very close and Darcy likes this. Darcy also has a younger sister and is always worried about her because she hangs out with the wrong kids and is getting bad grades in school. Darcy has to be the one looking out for her because her mom is always so tired from working, because she is a nurse and does the night shift. One day Jamee, Darcy's younger sister, comes home and is all beaten up, she has a black eye and bruises all over her body. Darcy starts to worry even more. Darcy thought it was the boy Jamee had been seeing. Well and if that's not enough for Darcy to handle lets add in that her dad that had left her family five years ago shows up. Darcy thought it was some guy trying to kidnap her and she calls the police. Then just when you think everything is going to get better the most unlikely thing happens, Jamee runs away! Darcy and her new friends set out and try to find her, when Darcy begins to give up on all hope she calls her dad. Darcy's dad shows up and said they left one spot out, the mountain they use to go to when they were all a family. So they hurry up there and start calling her name, then all of a sudden her dad stops....he stops by the tree that he named Jamee princes of the forest under the last time they went hiking before their dad left. So in the end Jamee is ok and Darcy has new friends, their dad is trying so hard to come back in their lives and all is good.



2. I enjoyed this book very much. It was an action packed book, a real thriller. When I was reading this book, I never wanted to put it down! I would strongly recommend this book. It is a quick read, and it is not that hard to read. This book is one book in the series of the Bluford Books. These books are full of adventure and excitement. I storngly recommend you read them, especially Lost and Found.



3. If you like mystery books then you should read Lost and Found by Anne Schraff it's an interesting book. The two main characters are Darcy and Jamie Wills. There are to many problems at Bluford High for Jamie and Darcy such as boyfriends, and friends. Darcy finds someone being suspicious going on every day after school. After school everyday she has problems walking home by herself at night. All of a sudden Jamie started disappearing after school,and Darcy is going crazy trying to find her. I suggest this book to all my peers because this book is a surprising story you will never guess what happens at the end. Life is not very easy for Darcy and Jamie when you get into the book you start to feel the way they feel.
   
   
   
   We give it 5 stars!!!
   
   By Alena,and Kimberlie



4. 
   If you like scary mystery books then Lost and Found by Anna Schraff is the book for you.
   Darcy and her sister Jamee are struggling to survive in a rough neighborhood. Things look like they might get better when their long lost dad appears, but will they accept him after 5 years? Jamee's not sure and then all of a sudden she disappears? Has she been kidnapped or did she run away? How does their crazy grandma make their life better?
   
   
   
   I do recommend this book to my friends because it was a cool book about crime and teenagers. I give the book 5 stars!
   
   By, Mikayla



5. Have you ever had a man following you, or received a threatening note, or had your sister lost for days, or had your dad leaves you for five years? At the same time? This all happened to a girl named Darcy Wills, in the book Lost and Found by Ann Schraff (Level 4.7; 133 pgs.). The setting is at Bluford High School. Darcy is really confused about what she is going to do. She is a girl that was hated by everybody in the school except her best friend Brisana.
   Darcy's sister Jamee is going out with a boy that talks about her behind her back, bosses her around, and loves to hit her. While that was happening Darcy tells Jamee to break up with him and so she does. Then that's when everything changed. After a few days Darcy goes to her class and finds a threatening note right on top of her desk. She got really scared. Then out of nowhere this old guy in a truck follows Darcy everywhere. Then Darcy is missing her father after he has left them after five years. Who is doing all of this to Darcy? Who?
   I would recommend this book to a person that loves mysteries and teenager books. For me this book was amazing! This book was amazing because a lot of things happen at the same time and when I started reading I almost never wanted to stop. One part really caught my attention which was when Sabrina her ex-best friend now hates her because she is hanging around with people she doesn't like. I learned from the book that nobody is perfect and most of the time they are suffering inside. Another thing I learned is that you can never have a friend that tells you don't hang around with someone because that's not a true friend. When I was reading this book I felt sad. I felt that way because it's just sad that somebody's father is gone for five years. This book affected me because in the story it says that her dad left her and that happened to me, too. So what's going to happen to Darcy after all of this is happening to her? What will happen to everybody? Read the book and find out ...right now!

5 comments about Successful Coaching: America's Best Selling Coach's Guide.

1. This is THE best coaching book for beginner to intermediate coaches I have EVER read. I think so highly of this book that I feel all coaches should be handed a copy as soon as they sign up for a coaching job. This is the book that basically made me the coach I am today. When I first began coaching high school hockey, I sought coaching education in all the books I could find. But for a beginning coach, many of these books fell short with the simple fact that new coaches need to learn from the bottom up. This book not only remembers to teach you all aspects of coaching you will need to get started in coaching but hits on a lot of the aspects that you may not even have considered. This is the first book I read that hits upon the idea that coaching is more that X's and O's. Many coaching books fail to realize that organization is the key to successful coaching. Practice and season planning are covered in a way that a new coach can begin planning their season immediately. Physical conditioning planning and teaching plans are covered in a way that no matter what the sport is that you are coaching, you can apply the lessons taught. From how to make up your season outline to how to set and reach your team objectives are covered to the point where you can gain the confidence you need to succeed. But also covered are things such as how to avoid legal problems, how to deal with parents and how and when to run meetings with both parents and players. These are the very details that most hockey or coaching books seem to leave out. And these are the very things that all new coaches need to get information on BEFORE they begin. And after coaching for four years on the high school level, I have needed ALL of the information I gained from this book. I can not recommend this book enough. EVERY COACH IN EVERY SPORT SHOULD OWN IT.



2. When you coach any particular sport, are you fearful of sending improper messages to your players? Do you feel that your players respect you as a coach? Can you say the right thing to your players to help motivate them to achieve success in the sport they play? Do you need a book to explain how to do all of the above? If so, this is the book to get.



3. This book is THE book for anyone aspiring to coach. If you have the desire to coach but lack the knowledge, buy this book now! It can be a bit dry at times, but so can coaching. The bottom line is that it teaches a lot of things and teaches them well.
   
   One minor quibble is the book's hasty dismissal of command-style coaching. I think Martens is a little harsh in that regard. But, that's a nit-pick. The book is outstanding.



4. This book is a good book for those coaches that are just starting out and are trying to define their philosophy, learn how to deal with parents, and figure out how to deal with some typical situations that arise during the season with players. If you are looking for more detail and advanced points, this is not the book for you.



5. Pros:
   - lots of topics
   - chapters are well-categorized and information within them make sense
   - good for any sport (though it does have somewhat of a basketball lean)
   - lots of good info-graphics, tables, checklists, pictures, etc so you are not just reading listlessly
   - good information for all levels of coaching
   - the list goes on and on - this is quite possibly the best book I have bought from Amazon so far
   
   Cons:
   - Big (over 500 pages)
   - Would like to see more info in the "practice as games (paraphrase)" section
   - Some information in the supplement breakdown is contrary to the information I am familiar with
   
   ** Added Bonus **
   Apparently this book is also the curriculum for a college course, so whether you are just thinking about buying it and want more information, or you already own it and want a "quick reference" there is a very good support site here:
   [...]
   
   
   I have read several books on coaching, and this is by far, the most comprehensive. It is easy to read and quite informative. Covers areas including self-assessment, tactical and technical coaching, practices, psychology, communication (with players, officials, even assistant coaches!), staff management, and even record keeping!

5 comments about Language in Thought and Action: Fifth Edition.

1. The "debates" wouldn't continue to be evasive exercises in meaningless rhetoric.
   
   People would distinguish sound bites from actual information.
   
   People would lose interest in non-issues like flag burning.
   
   People would take control of the objects and symbols that now control them.
   
   In short, nobody could give a reasonable excuse to pay attention to FOX News anymore, we'd demand more of our so-called "leaders", and the world would probably be much the better for it.



2. Lift the veil of word-hypnosis. Open your mind to understand how words really describe, distort and motivate for better and for worse. This book will challenge your view of the world, of communication, of people, prejudices and perception. HIGHLY recommended.



3. I am a prospective linguistics major, and earlier this summer I went to the bookstore to pick up a good book about language in order to have a little background before starting classes in the fall. I bought this book out of the four or five language-subject books there (perhaps because it was shorter and seemed to be written in a more friendly tone). I am so glad I chose this one.
   
   S.I. Hayakawa does a terrific job of keeping the reader focused and interested. Whenever he makes a theoretical point, he is sure to provide at least one (and usually two or more) examples so that the reader can understand and relate the theory to real life--in effect, Kayakawa uses one of his own arguments in his book, and it works tremendously.
   
   If you have any interest in language, especially about the more social aspects of it, such as its purpose in groups, connotations, and the necessity to take great care in choosing the words we speak, pick up this book. If you're busy, then just read one section (5-8 pages) a night. Hayakawa's commentary on the philosophy of language is outstanding, and Language in Thought and Action will make you appreciate the finest aspects of language and will urge you to use language in the most effective way possible.



4. This was a text of mine, as a freshman, in college. It greatly influenced my own thought and action. for years my thinking was clouded, didn't know exactly what i should do in life. Books and words rang true but without knowing the action I needed. Forty, a good forty, years later, I knew what I was to do. It was too late for me,but I hope those around me will show the world how to direct their own thougts and actions in their lives and the lives of others. gmb



5. Language In Thought and Action by S.I. Hayakawa, updated by Alan Hayakawa, is a treasure of clear thinking and analysis of how language is used in our society and world. Wonderful for people who are skeptical of politicians and institutions of power. I appreciated the insights on words are just symbols, they do not mean anything by themselves "The word is not the thing", is a phrase used repeatedly in the book. Also appreciated was the insight "Words change their meaning every time they are used". Think about most words used by those in power - "freedom", "democracy", "rights", etc. Many of these hot-button words mean exactly what the speaker wishes them to mean, and nothing else.

5 comments about Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff.

1. I found Jim Johnson's book to contain an amazing amount of information in a relatively short read. There are several very good reviews that detail what he covers in this book so I'll stick to points not covered by the other reviews.
   
   First, yes, it is a small book. This is actually a bonus because he covers the pertinant material thoroughly but keeps the book to a size easily read in one sitting. This is important when you are looking for answers and not a lengthy read. I found illustrations and the text were all useful - there is no filler or fluff in this book.
   
   Second - the stretches and exercises are explained in detail so you can be comfortable with the knowledge you are doing it right. So, as you follow one of the 3 programs laid out, you can refer back to the detailed descriptions and illustration as needed. If you are a picture person and not a verbal person, this is priceless to have on hand.
   
   Third - the information on how to distinguish the different types of injuries and how to approach rehabilitation gave me insight to what was going on with my own injury that no professional I had taken this problem to have ever bothered to explain. Again, illustrations were to the point and provided clarity that words can't always deliver.
   
   Last, I have sought medical advice with my shoulder problems off and on for years yet this book gave me more information in a 30 minute read than I had gotten in any consultation. This book is priced around $30 retail and that is far less than a doctor or physio visit.
   
   Note that I am *NOT* saying to skip seeking medical advice, I am saying that this book gives you a ready reference to supplement your knowledge and to keep on hand while treating your injury. If you are like me, the shoulder problems you have will quite possibly reoccur as time goes by and you either quit doing the exercises and revert to bad habits or if you find a new way to injure yourself. So, having this book handy for reference is far more economical the returning to the doctor over and over again.



2. Just the information needed to help you and not more! That's "Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff." Johnson writes clearly for the non-medical-professional, so you'll understand his message easily and get started right away (today).
   
   About six months ago, I fell. A perfect four-point landing, I thought at the time, but it turned out to be more, much more. Within a month I began having trouble pulling a shirt on over my head. Then shoulder and arm pain settled in full time.
   
   I decided to forego conventional medical treatment (for example, shots and surgery), and the pain continued. In fact, it not only continued, but grew so much worse that I considered revising my decision about the shots. However, finding this book and reading the glowing recommendations for it, I decided giving managing the problem on my own one last try.
   
   Of course, getting the book did not solve the problem by itself. I had to use the information to stretch and exercise. So I did, and, sure enough, after a couple of weeks I saw both improved range of motion and less pain.
   
   The stretches and exercises are not necessarily pleasant, but the results make it worth the effort.
   
   If you have rotator cuff pain, get this book. Regardless of whether you decide on conventional solutions to the problem, you'll need the stretches and exercises to regain full range of motion. Stick with the program. It works!
   
   Highly recommended.



3. After two weeks of following the exercises in this book, I made more progress than six weeks of PT. I like this book because not only does the author explain what to do, he also explains WHY.



4. I was very impressed with this book as soon as I thumbed through it. The first section has diagrams and definitions of the shoulder. The anatomy and physiology are explained in grade school terms. (this is very helpful to people that are in so much pain that they can't think straight)
   
   I have just had rotator cuff surgery and have been through physical therapy several times for rotator cuff problems. The exercises are identical to some of the exercises that the physical therapists teach us.
   
   I highly recommend this book to anyone with rotator cuff problems, however, if your symptoms are not improving you will need to get an MRI to determine if you have tears or bone spurs.



5. I've had rotator cuff problems with both shoulders. The problem is increased by bursitis and other issues. So I was grateful to get the useful information in this book.
   
   The book is based on fact, not opinion. The author first gives you a description of the shoulder and the rotator cuff and its relationship to the muscle and tendons and bones.
   
   Then you're given stretches and exercises to do in relationship to how much pain and lack of mobility you have at the time you start the program. It's comforting to know that you are empowered to make yourself better and to rehabilitate yourself. And this book definitely gives you that ability.
   
   I noticed that there was one or two wonderful stretches that were not included in the book. But the ones included work. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever suffered shoulder problems or anyone who lifts weights or works out. It helps prevent as well as heal shoulder pain and mobility problems.
   
   - Susanna K. Hutcheson

5 comments about The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia).

1. I read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and I enjoyed it. In the beginning, the four children come to the professor's house to stay until the war is over. They are exploring the house one day, and Lucy goes into a wardrobe, thus into Narnia. In Narnia, she meets Mr. Tumnus, a friendly faun who wants a free Narnia. He explains the White Witch making ever-lasting winter in Narnia. In the middle of the book, the rest of them enter Narnia, war breaks, they meet Aslan, the lion, who saves Edmund, who had gone to the White Witch, who "killed" Aslan on the Stone Table. Near the end, Aslan kills the White Witch, and the children are Kings and Queens in Narnia, when they accidentally leave back through the wardrobe.
   
   People who like fantasies such as talking animals would like this book because it has a lot of them.
   
   From this book, I learned that dictators do not always use power wisely, so you can not trust anyone completely, even if they do seem kind and thoughtful.



2. There are a very few treasures in this world that never lose their magic. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of them. It has been almost twenty years since I first read this book, and I still get goose bumps. It's not one of the deepest or most poetic pieces of literature, but it is truly one of the most magical. "Magical" is really the word to describe this enchanting novel. It's very, very simplistic as it works its powers on the child imagination. A wardrobe that is a door into a magic realm that needs to be saved from eternal winter. Even after many readings and many years, I still feel the beauty and the darkness of the book. I still get a little freaked out by the paranoia of the trees listening in. And I still feel the incredible power and joy of the melting snows. C.S. Lewis' masterpiece is deceptively simple. He takes the ordinary and turns it into pure magic. He plays with the child's imagination. He creates darkness in simplicity. The simplicity is enchanting rather than dull. The characters are fantastic and utterly charmingly enchanting, from the brat and betrayer Edmund (my favorite) to the kind goodness of Lucy to the sympathetic and conflicted Mr. Tumnus the faun to the frightening and awe-inspiring Aslan and the White Witch. The simple and allegorical story of saving Narnia through sacrifice and redemption isn't really the point. The point is the magic of it all. One of my all time favorite books. One of the books that formed my imagination and my brain. Grade: A+



3. This is a wonderful novel. CS Lewis tells a tale of love and redemption in the land of Narnia. The four Pevensie children wander through a wardrobe into the winterland of Narnia, and discover that the curse of the Witch has made for perpetual winter. And younger brother Edmund is seduced by the power of the witch.
   
   But the Pevensie children, along with their faithful friends, turn to Aslan, Lord of the Wood for help. Aslan ends up dying for Edmund's sin of betrayal, but he comes back to life to conquer the evil witch and her army.
   
   For the most part, if you've seen the film, you'll see that it did a pretty good job of following the novel, with a few exceptions. It is an allegory of the redemption Christ won for us on the cross and of his victory over Satan, the witch of this world.
   
   Highly recommended.



4. This is one of the very few books I can truly say I will read over again. It is very well written, never short of any details, and I couldn't wait to see what happened each time. It kept my interest throughout the enitre book.
   
   It is quite easy to imagine Aslan, the four children, the beavers, the white witch, and all the characters. And each character has a distinct personality. You learn to adore Lucy and Susan, and you learn how brave Peter is, and you can't help but to dislike Edmund. And I kind of wish Edmund wouldn't have gone to the witch, but every detail of the book is important. There is a lesson to be learned about sacrifice, understanding, and love. Aslan is the forefront of those lessons in this book.
   
   In my opinion, the book was written perfectly. It got all kinds of feelings and emotions from me. I do recommend this book for yourself and your young reader.
   
   And if you haven't seen the movie yet, definitely read the book first.
   
   Thanks.



5. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the story of four children that stumble into a wardrobe... the magical door to another world. They learn many things while they travel to see Aslam, the great Lion. One of them is how they were expected, for that is what the prophesy said. After good conquers evil they grow up there and become kings and queens of the land until one day they stumble back into the magic wardrobe to find themselves back on the same day they left many years before. An excellent book for all.
   Anna del C.
   Author of "The Elf and the Princess"
   The Elf and The Princess: The Silent Warrior Trilogy - Book One (The Silent Warrior Trilogy)