This is another great Narnia book. The children are pulled back to Narnia after a year of their time, but thousands of years of the Narnian time. They are pulled back because Prince Caspian blows on Susan's horn, which promises help. The four Prevensie siblings find Narnia much changed. In fact they do not even recognize Cair Paravel at first because everything is in decay and ruin. Caspian's father was murdered by his uncle, and now the uncle is after him. However Caspian escapes to the wild kingdom, and meets dwarves and animals that talk which have been chased into hiding by the king. Prince Caspian and his people are not original Narnian, but came to the world through a passage between worlds in a cave. They are Telmarines. The Telmarines conquered the world some time ago.
The retaking of the world can only be successful with additional help. Lucy sees Aslan, who advises her to go a certain way, but the older children over ride her, and so their help does not reach Prince Caspian quickly. When they do arrive, it seems insufficient. However Peter decides to take on the king in one-on-one combat to buy time. They all hope Aslan has a plan. Aslan's plan is much different than what you might expect.
I again enjoyed this book. It is the second Narnia book written, but is fourth time wise in the series.
Symbolically, this book is much like an apostasy which has come over the world, although there are those who still believe. Lu sees Aslan, and could lead the others to him if they would just follow, however the don't. Sometimes we are like that. Those who see Jesus could lead many others to Him, if they would just believe and follow.
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