Carrie Pyykkonen

This was a fun but mostly just fluffy book, probably better suited to younger readers who don’t have as much cultural background yet. I don’t ever really expect much from these sorts of books I read them because I find them fun and enjoy reading how different cultural and historical themes connect in sometimes unexpected ways.
My biggest criticism is that much of the humor falls flat (you can just skip most of the jokes in the parenthesis) and the last chapter was a total waste, putting Discworld characters into different reality shows and trying to figure out how they would do. I suppose if you are a fan of reality shows it could mean something to you, but to me it just felt flat and a waste of my time.
If you go into this book with this mindset there are some gems and insight to be had, you just can’t take it too seriously.… (meer)

The Chronicles of Narnia are some of eh most beloved books of all time. Know, for the first time ever, a group of children’s book experts have created an iterative guide for young readers to help them further explore The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This book answers many of the “who, what, when, where, and why” questions of the Narnia book. For example:
Why is Aslan a lion?
What exactly is Turkish Delight?
How was C. S. Lewis inspired to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
Why did Father Christmas show up in Narnia? How can you throw a Narnia-themed party?
Are you fit to be a king or queen in Narnia?
Plus, a fun look at the myths an legends that may have inspired the creation of Lewis’s beloved Characters
The guide also includes Trivia, games, and fascination facts about Narnia. This is a great resource for readers who love The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe.… (meer)