Death of a character4/5
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.
Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.
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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5 · Religious themes 4/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 5/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Recommendation4/5
Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.
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Quick context
What parents should know
The main things to know: violence (4/5), frightening scenes (4/5), death of a character (4/5), and religious themes (4/5). Also present, briefly or lightly: graphic injury. On the plus side: good role models, educational value, kindness & empathy, courage & resilience, diverse representation, and creativity & curiosity. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.
Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 4/5Quick view
At a glance
Recommended ageNot listed
Strongest cautions
- Death of a character4/5
- Frightening scenes4/5
- Religious themes4/5
Strongest positives
- Courage & resilience5/5
- Creativity & curiosity4/5
- Good role models4/5
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Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.
- What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
- Which choice in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and what caused that change?
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