The Magician's Nephew

Give the magic of Narniathis holiday seasonand experience all the adventure of C. S. Lewis''s epic fantasy series in this latest official edition from HarperCollins. 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 .

About the author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.

Product details

• Authors: C. S. Lewis, C. S./ Baynes Lewis
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.1994
• EAN: 9780060234980
• ISBN: 978-0-06-023498-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 235 mm x 20 mm
• Series: The Chronicles of Narnia
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Chapter Books, JUVENILE FICTION: Legends, Myths, Fables / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION: Media Tie-In, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.