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When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land in Narnia where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech.
2008: I really enjoyed this prequel to the Narnia series. I don't think I read this one with the rest of the series as a kid.
The magician uncle is delightfully evil and, of course, gets his comeuppance, along the lines of a Roald Dahl tale.
The creation story with a twist is entertaining, as well.
2016: I chose to begin reading the series chronologically to my boys (ages 10 & almost 8). They've seen the movies (LW&W, PC, & maybe VDT), so they have some familiarity with Narnia. They quite enjoyed it & are excited for the rest of the series.
(Originally read September 2008; read to children December 2016) ( )
I've only seen the Chronicles of Narnia movies and am so excited to finally dive into the books!
The Magician's Nephew is a delightful prequel to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, making for a quick and enjoyable read.
C.S. Lewis whisks readers away on a magical adventure to witness the creation of Narnia. The story is filled with adventure, imagination, and themes of good versus evil. ( )
Having been introduced to the Chronicles of Narnia first by reading the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, I found this to be quite interesting in the foundation being laid for the remainder of the series. ( )
This is a story about something that happened long ago when your grandfather was a child.
Quotations
A terrible thirst and hunger came over him and a longing to taste that fruit. He put it hastily into his pocket; but there were plenty of others. Could it be wrong to taste one? After all, he thought, the notice on the gate might not have been exactly an order; it might have been only a piece of advice - and who cares about advice?
Now the trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed.
For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.
Last words
"But she was a dem fine woman, sir, a dem fine woman."
When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land in Narnia where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech.
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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.
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The magician uncle is delightfully evil and, of course, gets his comeuppance, along the lines of a Roald Dahl tale.
The creation story with a twist is entertaining, as well.
2016: I chose to begin reading the series chronologically to my boys (ages 10 & almost 8). They've seen the movies (LW&W, PC, & maybe VDT), so they have some familiarity with Narnia. They quite enjoyed it & are excited for the rest of the series.
(Originally read September 2008; read to children December 2016) (