Pocket Companion To Narnia, A Guide To The Magi... May 2026

: The book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries covering every character (from Aslan to Zardeenah), place, event, and theme found within the seven Chronicles .

Unlike "codebreaker" guides that try to force allegorical meanings onto every detail, Ford's guide respects Lewis’s intent to let the stories be "very good stories" first. It acts as a friend "pointing out sights you haven't seen," making it perfect for parents reading aloud to children or adults looking to uncover the "allusive sub-text". Pocket Companion To Narnia, A Guide To The Magi...

: Critics from the Los Angeles Times have praised it for "clear prose, accurate scholarship," and "charming illustrations". : The book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged

The by Paul F. Ford is widely considered an indispensable resource for fans, serving as a comprehensive encyclopedia of Lewis's fictional universe. This "pocket" version is a more portable, concise edition of Ford's larger, peerless Companion to Narnia , which even served as a reference for the cast and crew of the major motion pictures. Key Content & Structure : Critics from the Los Angeles Times have

: Ford provides a specialized discussion on the "canonical" (publication) order versus the "chronological" order, advocating for the former to preserve the mystery of Aslan’s introduction. Why It’s Highly Rated