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The Magician's Nephew

The Chronicles of Narnia

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The Magician's Nephew

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Sir Michael Hordern
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The first in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. Read by the unforgettable Sir Michael Hordern.

“Congratulate me, my dear boy,” said Uncle Andrew, rubbing his hands. “My experiment has succeeded. The little girl’s gone – vanished – right out of this world.”

After Uncle Andrew’s horrible trick, Digory has no choice but to travel over to the Other World in search of poor vanished Polly. Little does he realise that his uncle has unwittingly opened up the doorway to Narnia, a truly magical world, and that their adventures have only just begun…

©1955 C. S. Lewis (P)1955 HarperCollins UK Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Religious Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt Adventure Magic

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Wonderful story for a developing child's mind, I loved it when I was little and still love listening to it as an adult- it helps keep me young!!

Fantastic story

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When I was a kid I used to listen to The Chronicles of Narnia narrated by Sir Michael Hordern during long car journeys with my parents.
When I found that they were available on audible I was both pleased and a little anxious. Worried that if I were to listen to the series again as an adult it might not live up to my childhood memories.

Last week I took the plunge and revisited the first in the series, The Magician's Nephew.
I'm happy to say that this series more than lives up to the rose-tinted memories of yesteryear!
It's not just the narration or the story either, although both are brilliant.
The use of instruments such as lutes and flutes to underscore some of the more poignant moments of the stories is a stroke of genius.
Whether music is being used to depict an entire battle or simply for one moment to give us a greater insight into a character's emotional journey it never out stays it's welcome as always adds something extra to the overall experience.

This is probably what most would call a book for younger readers but I defy any one of any age to give this a listen and not be completely charmed by it.
Give this first book a go and you'll understand why I spent a good portion of my time as a child trying to engage the local farm life in conversation and hunting for witches in the back of my mother's wardrobe.

By the Lion! What a Book!

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The music and Michael’s voice is magical and bring this story to life in way no one else does! Perfect for all ages!

The best version of this wonderful series

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This is enchanting and The best version out.
Michael reads it so beautifully.
I recommend this to everyone.

Perfect

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I grew up with these stories and they retain their magic. Can't recommend more. Listen and enjoy.

Horden is a genius.

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Older classic style has a wonderful nostalgia and romantic atmosphere. Michael Horden version is the best

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A wonderful way to introduce children to the Chronicles of Narnia. As it is abridged it is good even for younger children.

The Magician's Nephew

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Have loved this narrator since a child! Possibly because these books/Audiobooks encouraged me to learn to read I've tried giving them a listen again and was not disappointed. Also, because my little sister is autistic, she often struggles to fall asleep at night, however she's managed to drift off wonderfully for the past week while listening to this story. The only thing I didn't particularly care for was the music although my sister said it was one of her favourite parts...

Brilliant narrator, wonderful story!

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This has taken me back to my childhood! Sir Michael Hordern reads so beautifully and I’ve never forgotten his voice, 30+ years on and it’s like hearing a beloved relative speak. I love that I’m able to share them now with my children, who - despite telling me his voice is ‘kind of annoying’, have asked me to put this on every bedtime since I downloaded it! They are enchanted.

A treasured classic

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I really enjoyed the book. The voice was also very dramatic and clear. Ending was pleasant too.

lovely Story line

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