Book 3 of the Chronicles of Narnia. It actually takes place while Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are still in Narnia and are the reigning kings and queens (so I guess you could say it is in the middle of TLTWaTW), but the story has very little to do with them. We get to see more of the "talking beasts" and humans from other lands bordering Narnia. I felt like this was a good set up for "Prince Caspian" and giving us background of the Telmarines and of Achenland. We understand their history a little better. And I love to see Aslan. The religious undertones aren't nearly as strong in this book as in the previous two, but whenever you have Aslan you can feel the similarities between him and God. I find it comforting and lovely. :)