The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe

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The first novel that opened the door into the world of fantasy and true imagination through literature for me was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. The pages transported me to another world, as though I was stepping through Narnia alongside the characters. The storyline was magical and entertaining for a young girl, creating a place for my mind to wander and explore. Narnia and the characters became a sense of comfort and curiosity through each chapter, as I was beginning to truly see the beauty in imagination. After I had grown older, I decided it was important I take a second look at the book that had first allowed my imagination to truly flourish through literature. I took in the underlying theme and story of Jesus

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