The Chronicles of Narnia books in order

All 7 The Chronicles of Narnia books in order by C. S. Lewis (1950 to 1956): the reading order and where to start, with a one-line summary of each.

7 books1950 to 1956 C. S. Lewis

Where to start

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a portal fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis, published by Geoffrey Bles in 1950.

Reading order

The Chronicles of Narnia reading order

  1. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    1950Start here

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a portal fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis, published by Geoffrey Bles in 1950.

  2. Prince Caspian

    1951

    Prince Caspian is a high fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis and published by Geoffrey Bles in 1951.

  3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

    1952

    The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a portal fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis, published by Geoffrey Bles in 1952.

  4. The Silver Chair

    1953

    The Silver Chair is a children's portal fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis and published by Geoffrey Bles in 1953.

  5. The Horse and His Boy

    1954

    The Horse and His Boy is a high fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis and published by Geoffrey Bles in 1954.

  6. The Magician's Nephew

    1955

    Two children, six magic rings, and the birth of a world.

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  7. The Last Battle

    1956

    The Last Battle is a portal fantasy novel written by British author C. S. Lewis, published by The Bodley Head in 1956.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the The Chronicles of Narnia series?

There are 7 main books in the The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis, published from 1950 to 1956.

What order should I read the The Chronicles of Narnia books in?

The The Chronicles of Narnia books in order: 1. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950), 2. Prince Caspian (1951), 3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952), 4. The Silver Chair (1953), 5. The Horse and His Boy (1954), 6. The Magician's Nephew (1955), 7. The Last Battle (1956).

Which The Chronicles of Narnia book should I read first?

Start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950).

Who wrote the The Chronicles of Narnia series?

The The Chronicles of Narnia series was written by C. S. Lewis.

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