The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

The Magician's Nephew

The Chronicles of Narnia #1

C.S. Lewis with Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

171 pages | first published 1955

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The whole adventure begins when Digory and Polly find themselves in eccentric Uncle Andrew's secret study. But when Uncle Andrew tricks Polly into touching the magic ring, she vanishes into the Other World. Digory is aghast, and determines immedia...
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Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 56%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 26%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 13%
reflective 10%
emotional 8%
dark 4%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 33% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

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