When Narnians have been driven nearly underground and the kind, rightful heir's kingship is threatened by his greedy uncle, the Pevensie children are called back to Narnia again to help. Prince Caspian has grown up in Tellmar's palace hearing stories of Narnians, now generally thought to be extinct and / or mere fairy tales, from his professor. His father is dead, and his uncle Miraz holds the throne in trust for him. On the night Miraz's wife gives birth to an heir for Miraz, his professor realizes the danger and sneaks Caspian out, but not before allowing him to see what his fate would have been from a nearby hiding place.
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From that point on, things Caspian never thought real start to appear – dwarves, centaurs, fauns, and all manner of Narnian creatures. They slowly learn to trust each other – an especially big leap for the Narnians, who realize by virtue of his situation that Caspian is not an enemy. In a moment of terror, before realizing who is friend and who is foe, Caspian also blows the horn his professor gave him – Susan's horn, which drawns Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie from a London train station to Narnia.
The Pevensies soon sort out where they are from the surrounding clues (Narnia about 1000 years after their reign in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe), and retrieve their armor, weapons, and Lucy's healing potion from the nearby Cair Paraval. They rescue a dwarf who is to be drowned by two Telmarines, who once convinced of their identity, helps them back towards Caspian's camp.
Caspian is at first somewhat disappointed (he hardly expected them to come as children), but they soon begin planning. Some think it best to attack right away; others think it best to hold out where they in their current camp, a tomb containing the Stone Table where Aslan was sacrificed (again, see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe). Only Lucy seems to have hope in waiting for Aslan to come; he had appeared to her as the Pevensies and the dwarf sought out Caspian. While only Edmund had believed her at first, it was only Aslan's directions to Lucy that allowed them to safely navigate their way to Caspian. In the end, a decision is made to attack the castle, but it is a failure, and many Narnians are trapped inside and die when the Narnians are forced to retreat. Caspian also learns that his power-hungry uncle Miraz killed his father, a revelation that surprises even Miraz's wife.
Back at the Stone Table, a few White Witch loyalists appear and try to convince Caspian. He tries to resist when he realizes what it's about, but is already starting to fall under the Witch's spell in an ice mirror they've erected. Peter comes in and pushes him away, but nearly falls under her spell himself. Edmund, fortunately, is smart enough to break the ice sheet from behind and break the spell.
The Narnians regroup, with Lucy stubbornly holding to her view that they should hold out for Aslan. When the Tellmarines come to attack, Peter and Caspian agree that Lucy, with Susan for protection, should seek out Aslan. Caspian suggests a duel between Peter and Miraz to stall for time; due to Tellmarine customs, Miraz cannot easily refuse honorably. The duel is to be to the death, and the victor wins the battle. Peter wins, but refuses to kill Miraz, saying his life is not for his to take, and hands his sword to Caspian. Caspian also chooses mercy. Miraz's assistant, however, stabs him underhandedly with one of Susan's arrows, making it seem like treachery. The Tellmarines attack.
Meanwhile, on the way to seek out Aslan, Lucy and Susan are attacked. Susan stays behind to distract and fight them while Lucy goes ahead; Caspian catches up, helps Susan finish them off (or so they think), and brings Susan back to the camp / battlefield. Lucy, meanwhile, is followed by a lone straggling Tellmarine, but is rescued by Aslan. He had been in fact waiting for Lucy to seek him out and ask for help; now that she has, he comes back with her – but not before awakening the trees. The trees considerably weaken the Tellmarines, who flee to a river, which finishes off their leaders, and drive the remaining soldiers to surrender.
Caspian is crowned king, and those Tellmarines who wish to live peacefully among the Narnians are welcomed to do so. Aslan invites those who do not wish to stay to go through a portal to the Pevensies' world, where they can make a new life for themselves. Some go; others are frightened by their disappearance through the portal. Then it is the Pevensies' turn. Peter and Susan have spoken to Aslan alone and know it is to be their last journey to Narnia; they have learned what they needed to in that world. Caspian is especially sad to see Susan go, as they were not far apart in age, and he admired her beauty and personality. Susan kind of liked Caspian, too, but knows she must go back – she is, after all, 1300 years older than Caspian. On the bright side, Edmund and Lucy know that they may return at some time in the future.
The four walk through the portal and find themselves on the London train platform where they were to before their adventure began, and their train is coming into the station.
Best part of story, including ending:
Caspian grows into his position as king of Narnia, and has been raised in an open-minded enough way (thanks to his professor, who is by the way half dwarf) to be a just king. The Pevensies also learn through the process, and gain a friend (though they must leave him just as quickly).
Best scene in story:
There are two scenes in which someone realizes who the Pevensies are and therefore suddenly respects them and is somewhat in awe of them. The first time is with the dwarf they save. Edmund duels him, and his swordsmanship - and then the sword itself (which belongs to Peter) - is enough to convince him. The second time is when they first meet Prince Caspian. At first, Peter and he are starting to fight, but Susan then calls Peter's name to tell him to stop, and the two stop for long enough for Caspian to recognize the sword, just as the dwarf did.
Opinion about the main character:
Caspian is young enough to be on the same level with the Pevensies, but just enough older to be almost an adult. He is fortunate in his upbringing that taught him about Narnians, and is open-minded enough to accept them. He has a sense of justice, knowledge enough of Tellmarine and Narnian customs to strategize accordingly, and has the will - provided he has help - to defend himself and his throne.
The Pevensie siblings once visited a magical world named Narnia after entering a wardrobe and then went back to their dimension. Meanwhile in Narnia, a prince named Caspian is being challenged for his kingship by his brother Miraz. Knowing that Miraz is coming to kill him, Caspian flews into the woods. Caspian is saved by two Narnians after he hits a branch and falls off his horse. In England, the Pevensie children are at a train station. The train station begins collapsing and the children are returned to Narnia. In the Telmarine castle, the word is out that Caspian is gone. The two Narnians lead Caspian to Dancing Lawn. Caspian asks to the two Narnians, Nikiabrik and Trufflehunter, to help him win his throne back from Miraz and they agree. They encounter the Pevensies and they all jounrey together to Asian's How. They decide they will attack Miraz's castle. They raid the Miraz castle where Caspian must fight Miraz and win his kingship.
Best part of story, including ending:
What I liked about this story was that Miraz was defeated.
Best scene in story:
My favorite scene was when Caspian defeated Miraz because it was an epic moment and very important part of the movie.
Opinion about the main character:
What I liked most about Caspian was that he defended his kingship.
