The Silver Chair * C.S. Lewis * Chronicles of Narnia #6

Two English school children are summoned to a magical world by a majestic lion king and sent on a dangerous quest across northern wilderness tracks to rescue a captive prince held under a spell by a deceptive witch.

The Story: Written by prominent Oxford scholar, theologian, and master fantasy builder C.S. Lewis, this high-stakes sixth installment in the legendary Chronicles of Narnia transforms a high-fantasy landscape into an exceptionally sharp, strategy-first tactical workspace. The narrative centers on Eustace Scrubb and his classmate Jill Pole, who flee the cruel parameters of a modern boarding school by escaping through a hidden stone wall gate straight into the heavenly realm of Aslan. The majestic lion king gives Jill a strict operational ledger consisting of four sacred signs that she must memorize and follow under all circumstances. These instructions serve as the children's active protective shield against deception. Joined by Puddleglum - a pessimistic but intensely loyal Marsh-wiggle - the travelers cross global boundaries into Narnia, only to find the country in deep mourning over the decades-long disappearance of King Caspian’s only heir, Prince Rilian. A versatile landscape of danger, moving past the civil boundaries of Narnia into the rugged northern wastes inhabited by brutal giants. The quest hits a highly volatile boundary when the travelers grow careless, drop their strict monitoring parameters, and fail to recognize the signs - leading them straight into a subterranean kingdom. There, they uncover Prince Rilian bound to a magical silver chair by a shape-shifting Lady in the Green Kirtle. 

Perfect For: Young readers and crossover adults looking for a classic, atmospheric fantasy adventure packed with mythology and moral dilemmas; educators and parents seeking clean, high-interest foundational fantasy literature; and dedicated book collectors maintaining a complete set of the matching bestselling Chronicles of Narnia library.

First published 1953. This edition 2005 by HarperCollins.