Finding Narnia

Written by Caroline McAlister · Illustrated by Jessica Lanan

Two brothers' imaginations unlock a magical world beyond a mysterious wardrobe.

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39 pages· 957 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Young Jack and Warnie Lewis, fueled by vivid imaginations, stumble upon a mysterious wardrobe. What if it had no end? This discovery sparks the creation of Narnia, a realm of endless wonder. As Jack grows, he envisions a world where a girl named Lucy and her siblings embark on extraordinary adventures. Dive into the enchanting origins of The Chronicles of Narnia, where hidden magic awaits those who dare to dream.

From the publisher

Finding Narnia is Caroline McAlister and Jessica Lanan’s captivating picture book biography of two brothers, Jack and Warnie Lewis, whose rich imaginations led to the creation of the magical world of Narnia. Before C.S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, he was a young boy named Jack who spent his days dreaming up stories of other worlds filled with knights, castles, and talking animals. His brother, Warnie, spent his days imagining worlds filled with trains, boats, and technology. One rainy day, they found a wardrobe in a little room next to the attic, and they wondered, What if the wardrobe had no end? Years later, Jack began to think about what could be beyond that wardrobe, and about a girl named Lucy and her siblings. This picture book biography introduces the beloved creator of The Chronicles of Narnia to a new generation of children who see hidden magic in the world around them.

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