The Chronicles of Narnia: Books in Order

C.S. Lewis's seven Narnia books can be read two ways. Publication order (below) is how readers met them and preserves the reveals; chronological order starts with The Magician's Nephew. Most teachers recommend publication order for first-time readers.

7 books · publication order · Grades 3–7 (ages 8–12).

1. 
   1The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

   by C.S. Lewis · Book 1 · 1950

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2. Prince Caspian
   2Prince Caspian

   by C.S. Lewis · Book 2 · 1951

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3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
   3The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

   by C.S. Lewis · Book 3 · 1952

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4. The Silver Chair
   4The Silver Chair

   by C.S. Lewis · Book 4 · 1953

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5. The Horse and His Boy
   5The Horse and His Boy

   by C.S. Lewis · Book 5 · 1954

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6. The Magician's Nephew
   6The Magician's Nephew

   by C.S. Lewis · Book 6 · 1955

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7. The Last Battle
   7The Last Battle

   by C.S. Lewis · Book 7 · 1956

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Series book lists + publication order verified against publisher catalogs / Wikipedia. Last verified 2026-06-29.