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The Magician's Nephew
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- Narrated by: Sir Michael Hordern
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
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…
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- Fiona Pilling
- 01-04-19
Fantastic story
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!!
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- Charlie
- 14-08-19
By the Lion! What a Book!
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-20
Perfect
This is enchanting and The best version out.
Michael reads it so beautifully.
I recommend this to everyone.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-09-16
Horden is a genius.
I grew up with these stories and they retain their magic. Can't recommend more. Listen and enjoy.
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- keiran Hettler
- 15-12-23
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Older classic style has a wonderful nostalgia and romantic atmosphere. Michael Horden version is the best
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- Elle
- 30-07-20
The best version of this wonderful series
The music and Michael’s voice is magical and bring this story to life in way no one else does! Perfect for all ages!
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-10-07
The Magician's Nephew
A wonderful way to introduce children to the Chronicles of Narnia. As it is abridged it is good even for younger children.
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- Emily
- 11-11-18
Brilliant narrator, wonderful story!
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...
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- A. O. Aremu
- 13-07-16
lovely Story line
I really enjoyed the book. The voice was also very dramatic and clear. Ending was pleasant too.
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- Rob Lockyer
- 17-01-17
childhood reminicing
I have had these recordings since they were released on cassette in the 80s and have loved them ever since. I like the music and I think Michael Horden narrates them in an excellent way. I think k the CD version of these is better as I found the music a bit compressed and tinny this time, but overall very enjoyable
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