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The Magician's Nephew

Pauline Baynes, C. S. Lewis

Ages 8–12

Readers rate it 3.8 (1.2K on Hardcover)

208 pages · Released Sep 1, 2006

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The Magician's Nephew parent’s guide: what’s inside

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A note for parents

The Magician's Nephew is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia, a classic fantasy adventure that introduces the creation of Narnia through the eyes of two children. While it contains some scary moments and mild violence typical of the series, the story emphasizes courage, honesty, and the consequences of choices. The narrative is engaging and imaginative, with strong moral themes that reward kindness and obedience, making it well-suited for middle-grade readers.

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From the publisher

Digory let out a scream. “What's happened to Polly?” “Congratulate me, my dear boy,” said Uncle Andrew, rubbing his hands. “My experiment has succeeded. The little girl's gone – vanished – right out of this world.” When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew's secret workshop, they are tricked into touching some magic... Digory let out a scream. “What's happened to Polly?” “Congratulate me, my dear boy,” said Uncle Andrew, rubbing his hands. “My experiment has succeeded. The little girl's gone – vanished – right out of this world.” When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew's secret workshop, they are tricked into touching some magic rings that take them right out of this world. But even Uncle Andrew doesn't realise the wonders that lie ahead as they discover the gateway to the magical land of Narnia, where many thrilling adventures await them.

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  • Loveable Characters
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Plot driven
  • Weak Character Development
  • Strong Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Diverse Characters
  • Unloveable Characters
  • British
  • Character driven
  • Adventurous
  • lighthearted

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ISBN 9780061125263 · HarperCollins

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