Like most films based on novels, there are major differences between the written and theatrical versions of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. There are also many similarities, otherwise it wouldn't be The Chronicles of Narnia. Similarities and differences may be due to artistic differences, for example the way one person interprets something may not be the way another interprets it, budgetary reasonings, or it may simply have to do with timeline of the filming. Since the majority of films are not directed by the author of the book, it can be extremely difficult for a director and screenwriter to completely capture the book on film. Another thing that might make translating the book into film difficult is the fact that the book was published in 1950 while the film was released in 2005 (IMBd). Who is the author of this magnificent book? Clive Staples Lewis was born in 1898 and grew up in Belfast, Ireland, where he loved to use his imagination and create talking animal worlds, much like that of Narnia. When Lewis was between forty and fifty years old, he became an extremely popular writer and a renowned scholar and critic (Bell 12). Lewis was born into a Protestant family, but around the age of fifteen he abandoned his faith and became an atheist. At age 31, Lewis, with the encouragement of his friends, accepted God into his heart again. Lewis attended University College, Oxford in 1916 during the First World War. As Lewis was of Irish descent, he was exempt from conscription but enlisted anyway. After returning from the army in 1918, Lewis returned to his studies and work. Lewis taught at Magdalen College, Oxford for almost 30 years and was the first professor of medieval and Renaissance literature middle of paper......any other child reading the book through the film gives the The impression that it was all a fairy tale, other than Narnia itself. Some characters just didn't live up to their full potential, for example, Susan's character in the book is brave and courageous and in the movie she doesn't act with as much bravery or courage at all. Works CitedBell, Robert H. “Inside the Wardrobe.” Commweal 132.22 (2005): 12-14 Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web February 3, 2011. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) – IMDb. » The Internet Movie Database (IMDb). Internet. March 12, 2011. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Real. Andrew Adamson. Walt Disney, 2005.Lewis, CS The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. New York: Scholastics 1950. Print.