• The Magician's Nephew

  • The Chronicles of Narnia
  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
  • Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (10,337 ratings)

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The Magician's Nephew

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
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Publisher's summary

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, check out The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Don't miss any of the books in C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series.
©1955, 1983 C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd (P)2001 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Lewis's storytelling is magnificent, and Branagh's performance completely and utterly engaging." (AudioFile)

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Got me started into reading

I’ve never enjoyed reading, I’m very slow, but with an audiobook and a good story I found myself returning back to the book again and again whenever I could.

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My second favorite Narnia book.

While none of the series holds a candle to the first book in the series The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe. This one comes the closest. I adored this book. Every time I listen to it I am transported back to my childhood and all the worlds I ever imagined existed.

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pretty good

I had read the other books, but not this one. it helped explain somethings that didn't get answered in the other books.

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Narnia favorite

This is my personal favorite in the Narnia series. Be sure not to overlook it.

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Lewis was a master

As lively a story as I can remember and so well told. Fun for all readers

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I love it!

I love it, in intises me to read more and I can't stop reading it!

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Amazing Story

I loved every part of this book. It's a great story to read if you're a fan of Narnia.

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Classic children’s story

I just love this children story of adventure and moral lessons to be had by all, young and old alike!

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As amazing as I remember.

I still love this entire series. I have the paperbacks and am building my audio collection with my free credit each month.

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Kenneth Branaugh narration was EXCELLENT!

I checked who the narrator was 1/2 way through my listen and after many spells of laughing out loud. He makes every human, animal and spirit come individually alive. He is one of my favorite actors and I wish he narrated all books in the series.

I am listening after visiting Bruce Munro, tories of Light outdoor, nighttime art exhibit of light based on the Narnia series at Montalvo Center for the Arts in Ca.

The art and the book enhance my enjoyment of the other!

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