54 pages 1 hour read

C. S. Lewis

The Magician's Nephew

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1955

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Magician's Nephew follows Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, two children from London, who discover magical rings that transport them to other worlds. They accidentally awaken an evil queen named Jadis in the dying world of Charn, bring her to London, and then to a newly created world called Narnia, where they witness its creation by the lion Aslan. Aslan tasks Digory with retrieving a magical fruit to protect Narnia from the Witch's evil; Digory completes the task and is allowed to return to London with a fruit that heals his sick mother.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis captivates with its imaginative world-building and profound themes, making it a cherished prelude to the Narnia series. Positive reviews highlight its creativity and moral depth. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and certain characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's praised as a compelling start to a classic saga.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Magician's Nephew?

A reader who would enjoy The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis is likely a fan of fantasy literature, particularly those who appreciate rich world-building and allegorical storytelling. Similar titles that this reader might enjoy include J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

RecommendedReading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

790L

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Classic Fiction

Action / Adventure

Themes

Values/Ideas: Power & Greed

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Topics

Religion / Spirituality