The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Four siblings step through a wardrobe into a land frozen in endless winter.
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- 7 books
- 1950–1956
- Complete series
- 1 extra marked
A wardrobe, a lion, and a whole world on the other side. Readers still argue about the right order, so here are both.
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How to read the Narnia books in order
There are 7 books in the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, released between 1950 and 1956. The series is complete. The best place to start is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950).
You can read these books in publication order and chronological order. Publication order follows the order the books came out; chronological order follows the timeline of the story. Use the buttons above the list to switch between them. Publication order: How readers first discovered Narnia. Keeps the early surprises intact. Chronological: The numbering on most modern editions. Follows Narnia’s own history.
The Magician’s Nephew is a prequel, written later but set before the main story.
Narnia is the classic reading-order debate. The books were published in one order, but most modern editions number them by the story's timeline, starting with The Magician's Nephew. Many readers prefer publication order for a first read, so the wardrobe comes first.
Narnia reading order
How readers first discovered Narnia. Keeps the early surprises intact.
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Prince Caspian
The Pevensies are pulled back to a Narnia where centuries have passed.
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Edmund, Lucy and their cousin Eustace sail toward the edge of the world.
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The Silver Chair
Eustace and Jill search for a lost prince beneath the land of Narnia.
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The Horse and His Boy
A boy and a talking horse run away together during Narnia’s Golden Age.
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The Magician’s Nephew
How it all began: the creation of Narnia and where the wardrobe came from.
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Quick answers
What is the first Narnia book?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) is the best place to start the Narnia series.
How many Narnia books are there?
There are 7 books in the Narnia series.
What order should I read the Narnia books in?
In publication order: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, The Horse and His Boy, The Magician’s Nephew, The Last Battle.
What is the chronological of the Narnia books?
The Magician’s Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, The Last Battle.