The Magician's Nephew

Narnia . . . a land frozen in eternal winter . . . a country waiting to be set free

Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew, the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years.

On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.

This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to journey back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

 

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Published Jul 1, 1994

221 pages

Average rating: 8.01

199 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Teaandquiet
Mar 24, 2026
9/10 stars
Very easy to get lost in it, the story is charming and cute
Jonathan Willis
Jan 13, 2026
6/10 stars
Really enjoyed this book. I read the other books in the series first and then came back to this and I think that was the right choice. I like the adventure in this book and how it leads into The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe.
LDew
Dec 29, 2025
8/10 stars
Really enjoyed this book! I understand this is a child’s books but it is also one of those great classics, and I never read them up until now. The collection I purchased is apparently British one from my understanding, and this is the first in the series per CJ Lewis preferred reading order so I went with it. It was really intriguing to learn the backstory behind how Narnia came to be and to learn that Diggory is the old professor in the movie! (Normally I will not read a book series after I have watched the TV series or movies but since these books were relatively short, I figured why not have a go at them!) Overall though I remained captivated the entire book!
April B.InkAudioDragon
Aug 15, 2025
6/10 stars
I’m starting my Narnia journey! These are definitely different writing style than I’m used to. But it was a fun read. ☺️
SdncRedShadow
Apr 30, 2025
10/10 stars
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