Book Title: The Magician’s Nephew
Author(s) and Artist(s)--if applicable: C.S. Lewis
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Copyright Date: 1955
Selection Choice: Book from The Chronicles of Narnia Series,
# 10
Brief Annotation: The story of a young boy named, Digory,
and his friend, Polly, who discover a secret passage in the attic above Polly’s
home that leads them to a secret attic-room where Digory’s uncle lives. After Uncle Andrew tricks Digory and Polly
into placing magic rings on their fingers, they are transported to the World of
Charn, a sad and deplorable world where they awaken the wicked Queen Jadis. They escape and unknowingly lead the evil
Queen to an unknown new world where they witness the creation of Narnia, sung
into being by the lion named Aslan.
Your Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Readers who will like this book: Readers who like magical
creatures, witches, adventure and courageous characters that are leaders and who are responsible
and fair.
Question to ask about this book before reading: If you could
create a world, what five things would you include?
Question to ask about this book during reading: Who is
braver? Digory, or Polly? Give two examples from the book to support your
answer.
Question to ask about this book after reading: What do you
think would have happened to Narnia if Digory had not given the apple to Aslan?
Optional, but noted as extra effort:
1. Interest Level (age): 4-6 (11-12)
2. Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 5.6
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3. List awards: ALA Notable Children's Book
You are very skilled at writing questions that get kids thinking at a deeper level than the answers to typical literal questions evoke. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI was reading a post on my children's lit list-serv yesterday about The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The writer was asking if CS Lewis ever spent any extended time in Canada because the Beaver character in TWW, and the depiction of weather, seems very Canadian-like. Someone wrote back and said CS Lewis had never been to Canada, but he had an aunt who lived there. My point is, people think very hard about books when they're engaged. You're inviting kids into this world with your thoughtful questions.