The Magician's Nephew
by C. S. Lewis · The Chronicles of Narnia series · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Digory and Polly are two children in London who discover that Digory’s uncle has been doing strange magical experiments. When they are sent on an unexpected journey to other worlds, they must be brave, clever, and careful about the choices they make.
Key vocabulary
A person who uses or studies magic. In stories, a magician may know secret spells or strange tricks.
A nephew is the son of someone’s brother or sister. Digory is the magician’s nephew.
Curiosity is the strong wish to know or find out about something. It can lead to wonderful discoveries, but also surprises.
An experiment is a test to see what will happen. Scientists do experiments, and in this story, a magician tries some very unusual ones.
Enchanted means touched by magic. An enchanted object or place may have special powers.
An adventure is an exciting journey or experience. It often includes new places, surprises, and challenges.
Mysterious means hard to understand or explain. A mysterious door or sound can make you wonder what is going on.
Courage means being brave even when you feel afraid. It helps characters do the right thing in scary or confusing moments.