
Finding Narnia
The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother
Caroline McAlister; illustrated by Jessica Lanan
Roaring Brook Press
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Roaring Brook Press
Roaring Brook Press
On Sale: 11/19/2019
ISBN: 9781250765260
48 Pages, Ages 4-8Finding 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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Praise for Finding Narnia
"A vivid portrait of inspiration and imagination... Masterfully explains how a classic series came to be while maintaining a sense of mystery and wonder." - Kirkus, starred review
"Lanan’s expressive, soft-focused art is meticulously in step with McAlister’s lyrical narrative, as both move from the often-harsh real world to the mystical realm of Narnia." - Publishers Weekly
"An enjoyable follow-up to Narnia storytime for nostalgic parents and their young initiates." - Booklist