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Susan Pevensie: A Striking Contradiction in a Land of Warriors

Queen Susan the Gentle from the Chronicles of Narnia is a round peg for a square hole. I say that as nicely as I can, for I have never been one to follow the crowd. But Susan Pevensie continues to surprise me, kind of like that onion that you peel and keeps getting bigger.

As a child, I didn’t pay Susan Pevensie from the Chronicles of Narnia much thought. I was too caught up with the battles, the quests, and the adventure.

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Susan Pevensie: A Startling Contradiction in a Land of Warriors

Queen Susan the Gentle from the Chronicles of Narnia is a round peg for a square hole. I say that as nicely as I can, for I have never been one to follow the crowd. But Susan Pevensie continues to surprise me, kind of like that onion that you peel and keeps getting bigger.

As a child, I didn’t pay Susan Pevensie from the Chronicles of Narnia much thought. I was too caught up with the battles, the quests, and the adventure.

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Was Queen Susan more powerful than High King Peter?

We know we are not to judge by appearance, but I must admit that I did when I first met Molly the Mustang. In my defense, I’ve only seen a wild horse a couple of times, and I’ve read lots of books filled about the beauty of mustangs. And to be terribly honest, I was disappointed. Molly didn’t have any great beauty. She cautiously lipped the grain from my hand but leapt back five feet when I reached to pet her nose.

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How You can Seize Your Adventure

What does a fierce dragon, pink tennis shoes, and a pebble have in common?

As we know, a dragon is a familiar part of a fantasy story. The dragon may be evil as in The Hobbit, or it may be a kindred spirit as in the recent Eragon, but in both stories, when a dragon is present, you don’t have to look too far for adventure.

My two young daughters put on their pink tennis shoes to leave the house while singing a song about going on an adventure.

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What Father Christmas Packed for Your Narnian

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Father Christmas doesn’t always wear red suits and have a white beard.

Sometimes Father Christmas is a Sunday school teacher.

I don’t really remember her face, although I’ll bet good money she didn’t have a beard.

But I’ll never forget her.

Mrs. Graf.

She struck a deal with me that I couldn’t resist. “Memorize the books of the Bible, and I’ll give you one of the Chronicles of Narnia books.”

Little did she know that I would have memorized the whole Bible to get my hands on those books!

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How to move on after reading The Chronicles of Narnia

I hover behind her, glancing at the words on the pages of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. But for once, I’m not reading. I’m watching her as she reads the book for the first time.

Wonder fills her eyes as she steps through the wardrobe. She shivers from the cold snow. Tears roll down her cheeks when Aslan dies. Joy erupts with His return.

I once was transfixed by the words.

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The Ultimate List of Fantasy Books for Christian Teens and Adults (and those who wish they were)

You blazed through The Chronicles of Narnia, Redwall, and the Ranger’s Apprentice. Now what? While your favorite books will probably stay your favorites for all your life, fasten your seat belts because there are great fantasy books for Christian teens ahead!

If your teen devours every fantasy novel you can find, or if you are looking for a book that will give you an escape for this world, here’s your list!

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The Ultimate Fantasy Book List for Christian Teens and Adults (and those who wish they were)

You blazed through The Chronicles of Narnia, Redwall, and the Ranger’s Apprentice. Now what? While your favorite books will probably stay your favorites for all your life, fasten your seat belts because there are great fantasy novels ahead!

If your teen devours every fantasy novel you can find, or if you are looking for a book that will give you an escape for this world, here’s your list! May it act as a map to guide you through new dangers, passed hungry trolls, and over the mountains to a safe haven.

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100+ Christian Fantasy Books That Will Delight Your Kids

For those of us who love to read Christian fantasy, we have one problem. We can’t get enough. While we have our favorite series that hold special places in our heart, we hunger for another quest, another adventure, into the unknown.

Perhaps you’ve heard the question, “What can I read now?” a lot recently. Maybe you’re looking for something to capture the imagination of your elementary or middle school kids. (Okay, I’ll admit it.

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The Ultimate Fantasy Book List for Christian Kids (and those who still think they are)

For those of us who love to read fantasy, we have one problem. We can’t get enough. While we have our favorite series that hold special places in our heart, we hunger for another quest, another adventure, into the unknown.

Perhaps you’ve heard the question, “What can I read now?” a lot recently. Maybe you’re looking for something to capture the imagination of your elementary or middle school kids. (Okay, I’ll admit it.

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