The Chronicles of Narnia Islands – also called "Caspian the Seafarer" and "Caspian the Navigator" — is the title character of the second book in the series, first introduced as the young nephew and heir of King Miraz of Narnia. "Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia" is set 1300 years after the rule of High King Peter and his siblings, when Old Narnians have been driven into hiding by Caspian's ancestors the Telmarines. Caspian is also a central character in "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader", and appears briefly at the beginning and end of "The Silver Chair". Trumpkin the Dwarf is the narrator
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.