Finding Narnia: The Story of C.S. Lewis and His Brother by
Caroline McAlister, illustrated by Jessica Lanan. NON-FICTION/PICTURE BOOK Roaring Brook Press
(Macmillan), 2019. $20. 9781626726581
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Jack and
his brother Warnie were best friends from the beginning. When they were growing up, they would create
their own imaginary world. After their
mother died, their father sent them to a boarding school, and they missed being
able to read and play what they wanted. They both
fought in World War I and then went on in their respective professions, Jack as
a professor and Warnie worked for the army.
When they got older, they helped take care of children during World War
II and that is where Jack got his idea to write Narnia. Warnie typed his manuscripts for him.
I loved this biography about two best friends
who happened to be brothers. I’m a huge
C.S. Lewis fan and I loved the accuracy and respect the author and illustrator
used in telling this story. I know not
all kids will know the world of Narnia, so this will probably serve best in the
hands of those who love Lewis, but anyone can appreciate Jack’s use of his
imagination and the love of family.
Reviewer, C. Peterson
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