The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewis

In the novel, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis, only Lucy and Edmund of the Pevensies come back to Narnia. At first, they don't understand why Peter and Susan can't come back to Narnia, but over the journey they have once again in Narnia they mature and understand. Edmund and Susan are forced to love with their obnoxious and ignorant cousin, Eustace. Eustace does not believe in Narnia and talks like a know-it-all. But when Lucy and Edmund are in their new room, they find a painting with a ship that looks like it's from Narnia. The painting then comes alive, but while Lucy and Edmund are happy to be back in Narnia, Eustace is scared out of his mind and can't believe it. The ship they board is the Dawn Treader. Prince Caspian who is now King Caspian is on the ship along with an old friend rat, Reepicheep. The crew is traveling to find the seven lost Lords of Narnia. Reepicheep hopes to find Aslan's country, beyond the seas of the "utter East". They first land in the Lone Islands, which was once part of Narnian territories, but has turned into a slave trading center. They continue to search for the seven Lords and run into many other obstacles. Will Narnia be at peace again?

I give this book a 5 out of 5 similar to the other books in its series. The books themes and morals are once again outstanding. People can change drastically, similar to what happens to Eustace the obnoxious cousin at the end as he turns into a matured and graceful person. Although Lucy and Edmund are older now, their adventures of Narnia will always remain with them similar to people's memories that they are grateful for.

-Reviewed by Micah, grade 9.