The Voyage of the 'Dawn Treader' (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 5)

Many wonderful adventures and stories aboard the Dawn Treader, on the unknown waters and islands of Narnia. Great read indeed.

Lewis describes wonders and worlds you could never have dreamed of, nevertheless experienced, but the quality of his writing makes you feel as if you are really there.This book describes many true factors in life, sprinkled in with creative personalities, characters, settings and Magic.I would call this one possibly the best of the series— a must read that will make you never want to put it down!-Scarlett

Lucy and Edmund are staying with relatives and are cooped up with their annoying cousin Eustace. Eustace doesn't particularly like his cousins and enjoys making fun of them, especially for all their make believe talk of traveling to another world and being kings and queens of a place called Narnia. Lucy and Edmund dislike Eustace just as much as he dislikes them. While in one of their typical arguments in the spare bedroom, Lucy notices something odd about the painting with the ship. It looks as though the waves are moving and the ship is coming straight out of the painting. Eustace goes to investigate before Lucy and Edmund can warn him about the dangers of magic. All three are soon found to be small enough to climb onto the edge of the painting. They all fall into the painting and find themselves in the sea. They soon find themselves being rescued and brought aboard a boat (the Dawn Treader) by none other than King Caspian. Caspian fills them in on what has occurred while they were away and tells them of the voyage they have just stumbled upon. While his uncle Miraz was ruler, he forced many lords to sail away and never return, as Caspian is now King, he has vowed to voyage and find what has happened to these men.They set sail on a grand adventure and find many mysterious things along the way. They sail to the lone islands and discover an island where there is a dragon. One with invisible beings and a magician. One where dreams become reality. And past all of these, they journey to the end of the world.While I don't want to go into all the details of each adventure and spoil the fun of reading this book, I will say that part of the fun was that each island had its own unique perils and adventures. It was fun jumping from one activity to another. It was almost as if each island could have been a story unto itself, had details been expounded upon. I'm glad they weren't though. There was just enough detail and intrigue with each adventure before moving onto the next. I think this is one of my favorites in the Narnia series. My favorite thus far is The Magician's Nephew, followed by this one and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. With two left in the series, it will be interesting to see if my opinion changes.

This is a good book to read in the Summer time. On the beach. It has pirates, krakens and mer people.

I love this book! I love how it teaches us that we can't do anything without Christ! I love how it teaches about the atonement and repentance! I love how it gives us a glimpse into the joy that we can feel in our lives as we draw closer to our Savior.

"The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" by C.S. Lewis is a classic adventure tale that takes readers on a thrilling journey through a fantastical world. The story follows the courageous King Caspian and his crew as they set sail aboard the Dawn Treader in search of the seven lost Lords of Narnia. Along the way, they encounter a variety of mystical creatures, breathtaking landscapes, and dangerous challenges that test their strength and resolve. Lewis's vivid descriptions and rich characterization bring the story to life, and his exploration of themes such as courage, faith, and redemption make this book a timeless favorite among readers of all ages. Overall, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" is an exciting and thought-provoking read that is sure to capture the imagination of anyone who loves a good adventure.

"The Voyage of the Dawn treader" may be my favorite book in the "Chronicles of Narnia". Many of the other reviewers have made comparisons, however I see it a little differently. I am reminded of Swift's "Gulliver's travels" and its imagination and satire. Obviously, the Lewis has updated the satire and changed aspects of the story - but both have the same sense of adventure.Another added bonus to "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" is the humor. Several of the chapters are very, very funny. The land "of the invisible people" comes to mind as an especially funny section.In truth, Lewis has included all of the ingredients for a fine novel, humor, high adventure, coming of age, and moral decisions. The plot is nicely woven together and doesn't seem to jump as much as "Prince Caspian" and some of the others, so in my opinion "Voyage" may also be the best written of the books in the series.Final tally- Humor "A"Adventure "A"Writing style "B+"Overall - "A" - a very solid read and sure to be one of your child's favorites!

The Chronicles of Narnia has been one of my favorite series since childhood, and even now that I'm middle aged (plus) I still enjoy reading these books every so often. This book is SO much better than the recent movie version. Whoever wrote the screenplay should have been truer to the book, because it didn't need embellishment. I came out of the movie theater scratching my head and wondering what I'd just seen because it wasn't The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. There are so many enjoyable adventures in the book. From the smallest episode like the close shave with the sea monster to the retired star Coriakim's island the book has plenty of adventure for younger readers, or those like myself who can still remember being young. It brings back the idea of the possibility of encountering something unknown, the thrill of discovery.