C.S. Lewis's first Chronicle of Narnia introduces four children who discover that the back of an old wardrobe opens into a magical land where it is always winter but never Christmas. Narnia is under the spell of the White Witch, who has made herself Queen and turned to stone anyone who opposes her. The children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, discover that a prophecy foretells their role in breaking the Witch's power. They meet the Great Lion Aslan, whose return heralds the end of winter and the possibility of salvation for Narnia. The story combines fairy tale adventure with Christian allegory, as Aslan's sacrifice and resurrection echo Christ's passion. Lewis creates a world of talking beasts, fauns, and magic that has captivated readers since publication in 1950. The book explores themes of temptation, betrayal, and redemption through Edmund's seduction by the Witch and eventual restoration. Lewis wrote for children while including depths that adult readers continue to discover. The Narnia series has introduced millions of readers to Lewis's imagination and, often, to the Christian faith that underlies his fiction. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe remains the most beloved entry, its wardrobe doorway one of literature's most famous portals.