content: I never encountered Lewis's books as a child in the 50s and was glad to be spurred to read this one recently for a children's book discussion group. I was a little disappointed with it, after hearing about it for so many years. The language isn't great, and the boy/girl roles seemed so conventional--dated anyway. One scene in the book is fantastic, however; it's the one of Aslan's crucifixion and resurrection, metaphorically disguised.Take Me With You When You Go