The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite books, partly because I grew up reading the Narnia series, but also because of its simple yet captivating story and characters. The story follows four siblings that are sent to stay with Professor Kirk in the countryside of England during World War II. The youngest, Lucy, stumbles upon the magical world of Narnia while hiding in a wardrobe during a game of hide and seek. The four are tasked with stopping the White Witch's rule and curse over Narnia with the help of Aslan the lion. I personally like the world building and how easy it is for my imagination to run wild while reading this story. The themes of betrayal and forgiveness and good vs. evil are very clear and easy to understand for people of all ages. Being a devout Christian, many suspect that C.S. Lewis crafted this story to be a Christian allegory due to the many similarities that it shares with the story of Jesus. However, I think it's best that people take what they will from this story, whether it is just a fantasy story or it holds deeper religious meaning. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a must read for all people to enjoy and I highly recommend it for those who have not read it.