The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis

The Magician’s Nephew is the sixth book published in C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. While it may be the sixth book published, it is the first in the chronology of the Narnia series. The story begins in London at the turn of the 20th century, when two children Digory and Polly meet. C.S. Lewis then takes you on a journey alongside Digory and Polly when they encounter two magical rings that they find in Digory’s Uncle’s room. When Polly puts on the yellow ring by accident, Diggory is left with no choice but to follow her. Thus begins their adventure into Narnia, which is created through a song sung by a Lion and encounter the evil with Queen Jadis, bent to rule the world where Digory and Polly came from. This book right from the get-go, grips you and immerses you to a beautiful world that C.S. Lewis has so wonderfully created. This book is a magical beginning to the Chronicles of Narnia. If you loved Lord of the Rings, this book is something that you’re going to want to read. Let your imaginations run wild and dive into the world of Narnia. The reading recommends age grade 8+ for independent reading and 7+ for read-aloud.

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  1. Great summary, Earl! I loved reading the Chronicles of Narnia when I was younger. I like how you included the recommended ages for reading as well. This is definitely a great series to get children’s imagination flowing!

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