The Magician’s Nephew — C.S. Lewis

Witness the birth of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew, the first book in C.S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series. On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are swept into other worlds by a pair of magical rings—awakening an ancient evil and stumbling into a song that calls a new land into being. As Aslan’s voice shapes mountains, stars, and forests, the foundations of Narnia are set, along with a destiny that will echo through every book that follows.

Why Readers Love It:
• Tells the origin story of Narnia and Aslan’s world.
• A perfect “first step” into the series in Lewis’s preferred reading order.
• Classic, accessible writing that works for both young readers and adults.
• A beautiful hardcover edition that pairs well with other Narnia volumes.
• Themes of courage, temptation, friendship, and new beginnings.