Children's book Author & Illustrator

Ben Hatke

Biography

Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy, the picture books Julia’s House for Lost Creatures and Nobody Likes a Goblin, and the graphic novels Little Robot and Mighty Jack. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters.

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Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Graphic Novel
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$2374
Chapter Book · January 12, 2027

Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Graphic Novel

The first book in C. S. Lewis's beloved and bestselling fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia series, is now reimagined as an enchanting full-color hardcover graphic novel, adapted and illustrated by Ben Hatke, #1 New York Times bestselling and Eisner-Award winning author and illustrator.THE ADVENTURE BEGINSOne touch of a magical ring sends two friends hurtling into another world and accidentally releases an evil sorceress from her enchanted sleep. Hungry for ultimate power, she's determined to destroy everyone--and every world--in her path. But a song from the Great Lion, Aslan, awakens a new hope and a new world: Narnia, where anything is possible.And this is only the start of the adventure. The Magician's Nephew is the first book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.

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Authored

13

Illustrated

8

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Picture books

4

Graphic novels

10

Chapter books

4

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Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Graphic Novel
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The first book in C. S. Lewis's beloved and bestselling fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia series, is now reimagined as an enchanting full-color hardcover graphic novel, adapted and illustrated by Ben Hatke, #1 New York Times bestselling and Eisner-Award winning author and illustrator.THE ADVENTURE BEGINSOne touch of a magical ring sends two friends hurtling into another world and accidentally releases an evil sorceress from her enchanted sleep. Hungry for ultimate power, she's determined to destroy everyone--and every world--in her path. But a song from the Great Lion, Aslan, awakens a new hope and a new world: Narnia, where anything is possible.And this is only the start of the adventure. The Magician's Nephew is the first book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.

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