Preview
  • The Magician's Nephew

  • The Chronicles of Narnia
  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
  • Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (10,425 ratings)

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

The Magician's Nephew

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $16.19

Buy for $16.19

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Narnia . . . a land frozen in eternal winter . . . a country waiting to be set free

Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew, the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years.

On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.

This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to journey back to Narnia, check out The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Don't miss any of the books in C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series.
©1955, 1983 C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd (P)2001 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Critic reviews

"Lewis's storytelling is magnificent, and Branagh's performance completely and utterly engaging." (AudioFile)

Featured Article: The Chronicles of Narnia—Books vs. Movies


The Chronicles of Narnia is a seven-book fantasy series by the legendary C.S. Lewis. Initially published between 1950 and 1956, the series has since been adapted for radio, television, the stage, film, and computer games. The Chronicles of Narnia remains a highly influential and acclaimed work. How do C.S. Lewis's beloved novels differ from their popular screen adaptations? If you're a fan of the Pevensie children and their magical adventures, read on!

What listeners say about The Magician's Nephew

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    8,458
  • 4 Stars
    1,409
  • 3 Stars
    424
  • 2 Stars
    66
  • 1 Stars
    68
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    6,964
  • 4 Stars
    896
  • 3 Stars
    201
  • 2 Stars
    34
  • 1 Stars
    26
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    6,890
  • 4 Stars
    874
  • 3 Stars
    268
  • 2 Stars
    45
  • 1 Stars
    31

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

It's Awesome!

It is so great to listen classic books by audible system. It helps me to understand better. As a bilingual, I myself need to improve listening and speaking skills. The narrator articulates to read it as a voice actor. I would like to strongly recommand this book to everyone like me!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Book One The Magician’s Nephew

I’m so glad I noticed that the Lion. Witch and the Wardrobe was not the first book in the series, but the second. So I started with the Magician’s Nephew. I’m so glad I did. It is a perfect beginning. I loved it. I read along on my Kindle where I bought the whole series of 7 books. Even though these books seem to be directed to children, anyone who loves a bit of fantasy will love these books. Even if you just read this as a stand alone, it will be worth your time.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Better and better

This wonderful classic is better every time I read/hear it. Whenever I have set about to read the whole series, I hardly ever make it to this one. l decided instead to start here this time and l am ever so glad I did.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

great story

great story for adults and children alike to learn the beginnings of Narnia. not Absolutely needed to enjoy the rest of the stories but its good. narrator had a good flow and wasn't monotone in the least.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Always one of my favorites!

I've read this book as a child and loved it and it was fun to listen to it while I do my various chores and work duties. I love this series and recommend it to everyone.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Very touching.

I hope you all and others will be as touched as I was with the story. I read the book but the way it is narrated is not the same as it would be if it was read. I can't wait to read the other book and hear what they are like. I have read all the books. But was moved by this one and can not wait to see what the rest are like. I encourage you all to listen to this book. Or read it yourself if you wish it that way.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic escape from idiotic television program

Gave me a taste for the time in history when one would look forward to listening to a wonderful narrated story of adventure on the Radio. Bonus is knowing the author's moral parable that is being told.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Very Good Book

Very Good Book! Worth Reading Again And Again! I Would Like Other Books In This Series!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great Book!

I'm hooked on the series now. This was very entertaining, and the range of different voices was very engaging.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

So nice to listen to while commuting with my kids

So nice to listen to while commuting with my kids. We had to keep reading after we got home because they were so interested

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!