C.S. Lewis
The Writer Who Found Joy
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- $14.99
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Publisher Description
The lion, the writer, and the search for joy.
Not every author can write about theology, literature, and a talking lion and end up delighting readers for generations. But not every author is C.S. Lewis. This biographical picture book welcomes readers to get to know the man behind Aslan and the magical wardrobe and to experience the joy that fueled his imagination.
Young Clive Staples Lewis once loved wonder and play but was unable to trust God after the death of his mother. He left behind his belief in God and became a soldier and a professor. But he never stopped hoping to find true joy. This unique picture book, narrated by a bespectacled owl, tells the tale of how the man known as Jack embraced Christianity, was surprised by joy, and then used his words and writings to share that joy with the world.
C.S. Lewis: The Writer Who Found Joy is the second book in the Here I Am! biography series for kids, which highlights fascinating and faithful Christians in history.
Also available:
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Teacher Who Became a Spy
Lottie Moon: The Girl Who Reached the World
Customer Reviews
A Notable Biography
As the second book in the Here I Am! biography series for kids, this biography highlights C. S. Lewis as a fascinating and faithful Christian in history. This book does a great job describing primary milestones in the life of C. S. Lewis, such as:
The loss of his mother, which led him to a disbelief in God
His quizzical nature and love of learning that led him to Oxford
Once on staff, his friend JRR Tolkien speaking to him about God
His then, motivation to seek joy
God beginning to soften his heart
His subsequent joy found in God
His talks on the radio during WWII which were compiled to make up his book, Mere Christianity
His inspiration to write more books in order to share his faith
The illustrations used within this book are colorful and have so much depth that they draw you into each scene. I find them realistic and bold enough to catch the eye of a young reader.
This book suitable for 4-8 years of age with ages beyond that reading it themselves. Considering the number of pages and dialog, it might be a little bit long for a preschooler, depending upon their reading level.
I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.