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The Magician's Nephew

C. S. Lewis (1955)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages186 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age8
Goodreads4.06/5 (615179)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Heroine archetypes

Fish out of Water

Synopsis

Digory let out a scream. “What's happened to Polly?” “Congratulate me, my dear boy,” said Uncle Andrew, rubbing his hands. “My experiment has succeeded. The little girl's gone – vanished – right out of this world.” 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, where many thrilling adventures await them.

Is The Magician's Nephew appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This classic portal fantasy contains mild peril and magical dangers but no graphic violence, sexuality, or language. Some frightening scenes involve a witch and world destruction themes.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and manipulation.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the adventure of discovering magical worlds through enchanted rings and witnessing the creation of Narnia.

Tags

Classic FantasyChristian AllegoryOrigin StoryWorld-Building