The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

In a land called Narnia, where magic filled the air and talking animals roamed freely, four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—found themselves on the greatest adventure of their lives. It all began when they were staying in an old, mysterious house during the war. While exploring, Lucy stepped into a wardrobe and discovered it was a secret doorway to another world.

The world inside was snowy and sparkling. Icicles hung from the trees, and the cold wind whispered through the branches. Lucy had visited Narnia once before and had tried to tell her siblings about it, but they hadn’t believed her. Now, standing in the middle of the snowy forest themselves, they knew Lucy had been telling the truth all along.

As they explored the magical land, a friendly beaver appeared. “Hello there!” he said with a warm smile. “You must be the sons of Adam and daughters of Eve. We’ve been waiting for you! But quick—follow me! The White Witch mustn’t know you’re here!”

The children followed the beaver to his cozy home by the river, where he introduced them to Mrs. Beaver. In their snug little house, the Beavers told them the truth about Narnia: the land was ruled by the evil White Witch, who had cast a spell making it always winter—but never Christmas. “But there is hope,” said Mr. Beaver, his eyes shining. “Aslan, the true king of Narnia, is returning. When he comes, winter will end, and spring will return!”

Suddenly, a howl echoed outside. “The Witch’s secret police!” whispered Mr. Beaver. “We must leave right away!”

The children and the Beavers hurried into the forest. As they walked, the snow began to melt. Little streams of water trickled past their feet. Green grass peeked through the snow, and birds began to sing. “Aslan is near,” said Mrs. Beaver with a joyful smile.

Soon they reached a stone table in a sunny clearing. There stood Aslan, the great lion. His golden mane flowed in the breeze, and his kind eyes made the children feel safe right away. “Welcome, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy,” he said in a deep, gentle voice. “You have come at just the right time. Together, we will fight the White Witch and bring peace to Narnia.”

Aslan led them to his camp, where creatures of all kinds were preparing for battle—centaurs, fauns, talking animals, and dwarfs. Aslan turned to Peter and said, “You will lead my army, brave Peter.” Peter was nervous, but he stood tall and said, “I will do my best.”

Meanwhile, Edmund, who had once secretly followed the White Witch because she promised him treats and power, realized she had tricked him. He had made a mistake—but now he wanted to make things right. He escaped from the Witch and rejoined his siblings.

The battle began. The Witch rode into battle on her sleigh, her wand turning brave fighters into stone. But Peter led Aslan’s army with courage, wielding the sword Father Christmas had given him. Creatures clashed, spells flew, and the sound of battle echoed across Narnia.

Edmund bravely fought the Witch and shattered her wand, breaking her power over the land. The Witch tried to keep fighting, but with a mighty roar, Aslan leapt forward and defeated her.

As the Witch’s army fled, the snow disappeared, and spring burst into full bloom. Flowers blossomed, streams rushed through the forest, and warm sunshine bathed the land. All of Narnia cheered.

Later, at the castle of Cair Paravel, Aslan crowned the children as kings and queens. “Long live King Peter, Queen Susan, King Edmund, and Queen Lucy!” cried the creatures. Under their rule, Narnia became peaceful and happy again.

The children grew into wise and kind rulers, but they never forgot Aslan or the magical adventure that had brought them there. One day, while walking through the woods, they found the old wardrobe again. They stepped through—and found themselves back in the old house, just moments after they had left.

Though they were back in the ordinary world, they knew Narnia would always be in their hearts—and that they might return when Narnia needed them again.

The End

Follow-Up Questions:

• Why was the land of Narnia always winter but never Christmas?
• What role did each of the children play in helping Aslan and defeating the White Witch?
• How did Edmund show he was sorry for betraying his siblings, and what did he do to help save Narnia?