Prince Caspian four Pevensie children of the first novel, about a year later in England but 1300 years later in Narnia. It is the only book of "The Chronicles" with men dominating Narnia. The talking animals and mythical beings are oppressed, and some may be endangered. The English siblings are legendary and are magically recalled once again as children by the refugee Prince Caspian. Macmillan US published an American edition within the calendar year. "Prince Caspian" has been adapted and filmed as two episodes of BBC television series in 1989 and as a feature film in 2008. While standing on a British
The Magician of Samarkand The Magician of Samarkand The Magician of Samarkand is a children's book by Alan Temperley which was made into a special three-part television program in 2006 for the British series "Jackanory". The television special starred Ben Kingsley and was produced and directed by Nick Willing. The special was nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in the category of drama. An evil magician moves into a small town in Asia and becomes enamored by Anahita, a poor girl who is in love with the local prince. The magician wishes to enslave Anahita, so she and her friends scheme to overthrow him.