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The Magician's Nephew

The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1

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The Magician's Nephew

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
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The first in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia.

Written after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe but designed by C.S.Lewis to be read first, this enchanting prequel – with its story of time travel, sorcery and magic rings – is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn the backstory to the biggest movie release of the year. Hurled back in time to the birth of a new world, two young friends get caught in the epic struggle between Aslan and his nemesis the White Witch.

©1955 C. S. Lewis (P)1955 HarperCollins UK Classics Literature & Fiction Religious Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

“The magic of C.S. Lewis’s parallel universe never fades.” The Times

“When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness.” C S Lewis
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We'll listen to this series over and over. Old school values for the kids with adventure and wonder.

brilliant

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I always wanted to revisit the stories I enjoyed in my youth, and this one holds up! It is so wholesome, too. The performance is good, but the volume varies a fair bit throughout between narration and characters exclaiming, so be careful with headphones.

Ah, Sweet Memories.

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I loved it as a kid. I love it still. Thank you Mr CS Lewis!

Still wonderful

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This book is a setup for things to come so don't expect an extravagant story. A must read though. Whether you've chosen to read the books by publication order or read this first - its still a mandatory read to make sense of the Narnia series and how it came to be.

I found the performance enjoyable and actually prefer the different voices as it helps with confusion of whom is speaking.

A book to set up the rest.

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I love the book it's great it's self and you are a great narrated

nice

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I have never read The Chronicles of Narnia before and this audiobook was a great start. It's beautifully written, has great concepts, and the narrator has a great deep soothing voice. I'm really looking forward to starting the next book, and reading CS Lewis to my kids.

Great story, beautifully narrated

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Kenneth Branagh brings this classic story to life. The Magicians Nephew sets up all “the comings and goings between Narnia and our world” and weaves into this tale deep themes of innocence and evil, consequences for choices and the compassion of the Creator for our grief. I first read the book when I was 10, and I think I love it even more now that I’m 47! Lewis is a master at writing fantasy that works just as well for children and adults alike.

Magical as always

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highly recommend this story. Cs Lewis is a master story teller. I was surprised by the humour.

an enjoyable story that is well written and read.

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This story is wonderful and I highly recommend to all!! Have listened over and over!

The best

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Enjoyed the telling. I had not read this one before. Good twists and turns. Recommend it.

Beginning of Narnia

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