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Description

The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis's immortal prose have left many a lasting memory. For here is a world where a witch decrees eternal winter; where there are more talking animals than people; and... read more

Cast of Characters

Memorable Quotes

  • “"How exactly like a man!" said Polly in a very grown-up voice; but she added hastily, in her real voice, "And don't say I'm just like a woman, or you'll be a beastly copy-cat." "I should never dream of calling a kid like you a woman," said Digory loftily.”
    The Magician's Nephew

First Sentence

Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, and this is the story of what happened to them when they had to leave London because of the air raids.

Series

This book is in the The Chronicles of Narnia series.

Authors & Contributors

  1. C. S. Lewis (Author)
 

More Books Like This

   
  • Wizard of Oz
  • The Road to Oz

Books with Additional Background Information

   
  • A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's the Chronicles of Narnia
  • Companion to Narnia, Revised Edition: A Complete Guide to the Magical World of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Narnia
  • The Way Into Narnia: A Reader's Guide
  • C.S. Lewis: The Man Who Created Narnia

Books That Influenced This Book

   
  • The Holy Bible

Books Influenced by This Book

   
  • The Subtle Knife
  • The Amber Spyglass
  • The Golden Compass (Northern Lights)

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