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The Boy Behind the Wardrobe by Suzanne Poulter Harris, illus. Mira Miroslavova
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers · New release

The Boy Behind the Wardrobe

How C.S. Lewis Grew Up to Create Narnia

Suzanne Poulter Harris, illus. Mira Miroslavova

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers · Picture Books · Ages 6-12
Releases October 20, 2026 · ISBN 9780802855169

About the book

A picture-book biography of C.S. Lewis, from his childhood and school years to his friendship with Tolkien and the writing of Narnia.

Content note: Mentions his mother's death and World War I.

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