New to the series
Choose The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for the original introduction, or The Magician's Nephew if your child strongly prefers in-world chronology.
Book Series · 7 Books
Chronicles of Narnia Books
In order from The Magician's Nephew to The Last Battle.
Seven classic portal-fantasy novels about children drawn into Narnia's creation, conflicts, and final destiny.
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Reading order
How to Read the Chronicles of Narnia Books
Current editions number the books by story chronology, beginning with The Magician's Nephew. For a first reading, Bookroo recommends original publication order beginning with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; the official C. S. Lewis site explains and accepts both approaches.
Sources: Official series guidance.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The books include fantasy battles, frightening creatures, betrayal, sacrifice, death and resurrection imagery, and overt Christian themes. Later volumes become more serious and apocalyptic.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1955
The Magician's Nephew
By C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)
Two friends enter a magical world where an evil sorceress threatens their freedom.
208 pages· 41,439 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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In reading order
Chronicles of Narnia Series
7 books · Published 1950–1956
#1
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The Magician's Nephew
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1955
Two friends enter a magical world where an evil sorceress threatens their freedom.
#2
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1950
Siblings enter a magical land trapped in winter, facing a powerful witch and awaiting a lion's return.
#3
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The Horse and His Boy
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1954
Two runaways flee for freedom, facing a battle that could change Narnia's fate.
#4
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Prince Caspian
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1951
A prince fights for his throne in a world on the brink of war.
#5
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952
A voyage beyond known lands reveals a quest more profound than imagined.
#6
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The Silver Chair
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1953
A daring rescue mission uncovers a deadly, enchanting evil in a hidden realm.
#7
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The Last Battle
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1956
Narnia's fate hangs by a thread as betrayal threatens from within. Can loyalty save the realm?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Chronicles of Narnia series?
There are 7 books in the Chronicles of Narnia series. It began with The Magician's Nephew in 1955, and the newest book, The Last Battle, was published in 1956.
What order should you read the Chronicles of Narnia books in?
Start with The Magician's Nephew and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.
What ages are the Chronicles of Narnia books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Chronicles of Narnia book is the longest?
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Book #5) is the longest book in the series at 52,697 words (256 pages).
Which Chronicles of Narnia book is the shortest?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Book #2) is the shortest at 37,263 words (189 pages).
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring Chronicles of Narnia to life.
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