El nebot del mag (1951)

https://redeemedreader.com/2013/12/the-narnia-dilemma/ https://redeemedreader.com/2015/09/5-souvenirs-from-narnia/

If you ever wanted to know how Narnia began, here's your opportunity. This is prequel to The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe -which should be mandatory reading for any child, big or small. C. S. Lewis captures the imagination and never lets up until the last page. You wish the story would continue and lucky for you-it does! ( )

This was a re-read with the child. For me this is one of the weaker books in the series and one of the most heavy handed with Christian biblical imagery. There are some lovely moments and it works as a prequel, but this should never be read as book 1. This is the hill I will die on, as book 1 it ruins too much of the magic and discovery found in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Also I was so annoyed at the constant bourbon talk and the uncle repeating "dem fine woman" that's just gross to keep reading out loud to an 8 year old. ( )

Much better than I remembered. Real world building here. Feels deeper and more complex than The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. But read The Lion before this one. It really gives more of a payoff if you do. M figuring out connections as we read this one was awesome! ( )

This is by far my favorite on the series. I loved rereading it and watching Diggory discover the consequences of his actions and the joys of helping others. I love the story, start to finish, and it was so fun to read with my daughter.

“Oh, Adam’s sons, how cleverly you defend yourselves against all that might do you good!” ( )