The sixth book in C.S. Lewis’ classic Chronicles of Narnia series takes its characters to new heights and new depths–literally!–as it explores themes and truth and perception, faihtfulness and friendship.
Schoolmates Eustace and Jill find themselves whisked away to the world of Narnia. Landing in the country of the great Lion, Aslan, they are charged with a mission to find a long-lost prince as they follow four Signs. With Puddleglum the Marshwiggle as their trusty guide, their quest takes them to counsels of Owls, castles of Giants and underground kingdoms. But the truth, and Aslan’s Signs, are not always what they seem, and the children must determine who to trust if they are to recognize the orince when they find him.
If you enjoy fantasy or adventure you will fall in love with this book. My favourite book in the Narnia series, the themes it explores have stuck with me as I navigate my own questions of what to believe and who to trust.
Digory was a lonely boy, who lived in London with his Aunt, sick Mother, and crazy Uncle Andrew. One day Digory met Polly, little did they know, their adventures would amount to much more than attic story telling…
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a classic that has not gone out of style. In the first book of this series, C. S. Lewis takes his readers on a wild and heartfelt adventure to Narnia with the main characters Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter. These four children were sent to the English countryside to a grand house owned by the Professor to be protected from the World War II bombings in London. In this house, their adventure begins in the most unlikely of places. Inside a Wardrobe, the children find a hidden land, Narnia, filled with talking animals, an evil queen, and a saviour Lion. Readers will follow the children in a magical story where good and evil are at battle. Who is victorious? What is true love? What would you do for those that you love? Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter explore these questions bravely as they fight for what matters. This book is not only a great read, but also an allegorical masterpiece. If you’re interested in entering into the fantastical land of Narnia, this book is for you. I would suggest this book for read-aloud for ages 6+ and independent reading 9+.
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.