Seat of Government

In keeping with the reviews I’ve made of the first, second, and third books of The Chronicles of Narnia series, in order of publication, I’m writing up this one for The Silver Chair.

TSC is the fourth book in the series, if you go by the publication date, and it is also the first book that doesn’t include any of the original 4 Pevensie children. This book sees Eustace Scrubb from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader being joined by Jill Pole on a trip to Narnia. Eustace isn’t nearly so much of a twit in this book. They are given the task to find the lost son of Eustace’s old friend King Caspian.

This book continues the trend of becoming more thought provoking and complex. The 4 signs the children must follow on their quest are a good opportunity to think about context and different interpretations of phrases. Also this book shows a lot more Christian imagery and almost blatant discussion, especially with Aslan. It also becomes apparent that Lewis didn’t think much of some of the modern teaching environs. It’s still a great book with lots to stimulate conversation among families and friends.