I find it hilarious that there are so many LOTR parallels running through this story. I've always thought LOTR was full of Christian Allegory as well... and don't get me started on Harry Potter!

I tried to read my son's copy of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and was shocked at how poorly written the first few pages were (I didn't get past that) and then my husband pointed out that C.S. Lewis was a professor and probably not accustomed to "dumbing down" his writing for kids. I guess. Is it worth giving it another try?