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Two years ago we bought a Russian version of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Though the kids balked and whined, we made them read a little bit every night. Then once a week we wouldn't read, and we would watch Disney's movie up to the point where they had read. I think they liked the movie a lot more, and it made reading a little more bearable knowing there was a movie to go along with it.

Sunday at lunch, someone in Bobby's family asked the kids how they liked Lucy and Linus. The kids looked to me, puzzled, so I told them "Dog..zavoot (the Russian word for name)...Lucy..." and before I could finish with Linus, they all chimed in "and Edmund!" We all cracked up laughing. I told them, no, it was Lucy and Linus, but their mind was already on Narnia. Bobby watched them today, and he informed me that they're still calling Linus by the name of Edmund. I've never heard of a dog with a middle name, but I guess one of ours now has one. Oh, well.

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Lydia said…
What a cute story! Now they need to read "Prince Caspian," except it isn't out on DVD yet. Guess you could always get the old BBC versions...
Monica said…
We're halfway into chapt 3 of Prince Caspian now. I had to order all 7 books in one to get it in Russian, though. I think by the time we finish it should be at the $1.50 movie theater in Raleigh. (If not, definitely at the $5 one). They were wanting to watch a DVD of it last night, and when I told them there wasn't one they were NOT happy.
Carroll said…
Ahhh, Narnia. There's nothing better!
Nothing better than Narnia? Puh-leeze. Middle Earth puts it to shame! (that should get some people riled up for sure - especially seeing as how I've never actually read any of the Narnia books! ;-)
Monica said…
umm, no; it actually doesn't. It's only been within the last 10 years that I read Tolkien's works, and I must say I was quite disappointed. I guess I had him on quite a high ladder since he was in Lewis' critique group and was influential in him coming to Christ. Now don't get me wrong, Rich. Tolkien has some awesome characters, but Narnia is not as dark and is better written, in my ever so humble opinion.
Lydia said…
Just to let you know how good "Narnia" is compared to LOTR and "The Hobbit"...I've read all the Tales of Narnia at least 20 times each. I've only read Tolkien's works 3 or four times each. What does that tell you? The movies are good, though:)
It tells me that you are clearly a Narnia bigot and are therefor incapable of casting an objective vote. Sorry, dear.

So, we've heard from two semi-foaming at the mouth Narnia nuts. Any others? Surely someone will leap to my aid in defending LOTR? Let me guess, women will side with Narnia 99% of the time while men will be the same for LOTR. What'cha wanna bet (if we weren't all devout Baptists, that is)?

P.S. Had a great time with you and your "extended family" last night! I was quite surprised the kids decided to talk to our guests.

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