The sixth book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew is in fact a prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and tells the tale of the creation of Narnia and how evil was introduced into this magical land. Seen through the eyes of two children, Digory and Polly, the story weaves through several different worlds and examines the differences between good and evil hearts.

Digory Kirke and his ailing mother move into the London home of Letty and Andrew Ketterly, who are brother and sister. Digory soon meets Polly, the young girl who lives next door, and they begin spending a great deal of time together. They decide to try to get into the empty house that is attached to their row houses. Misjudging the distance, they wind up in Uncle Andrew's study, where they see Yellow...