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The Magicians Nephew Graphic Novel (Chronicles of Narnia, 1) by C. S. Lewis

by C. S. Lewis

Book Details

Publisher:HarperCollins UK
Published:2009
Pages:226
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0064435156

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

This is a story about something that happened long ago when your grandfather was a child. It is a very important story because it shows how all the comings and goings between our own world and the land of Narnia first began When Digory and Polly are tricked by Digory's peculiar Uncle Andrew into becoming part of an experiment, they set off on the adventure of a lifetime. What happens to the children when they touch Uncle Andrew's magic rings is far beyond anything even the old magician could hav

Our Review

This graphic novel adaptation brings C.S. Lewis's foundational Narnia origin story to life for a new generation, capturing the magical moment when two children first stumble between worlds. Young readers follow Digory and Polly as they are tricked by Uncle Andrew's experiment, leading them to touch the magic rings and embark on an adventure that explains how our world first connected to the enchanted land of Narnia. The visual format makes this classic fantasy narrative immediately accessible, transforming a complex tale of creation and consequence into a sequence of compelling, easy-to-follow panels. It serves as a perfect introduction to epic fantasy for early elementary readers.

The artwork vividly illustrates the wonder and peril of the children's journey, from the eerie Wood Between the Worlds to the majestic birth of Narnia itself. This adaptation is particularly valuable for children who are ready for sophisticated stories but still benefit from visual storytelling cues, helping them grasp the moral weight of Digory's choices and the cosmic scale of the lion Aslan's song. Parents seeking to share the Narnia series' magic will find this graphic novel a wonderful gateway, building a foundation for later reading the classic novels. It’s a visually stunning entry point that will leave young readers wide-eyed with wonder.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction