Chronicles of Narnia Books in Order
7 books by C. S. Lewis. Reading level: Grades 5.6–5.9. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Chronicles of Narnia (7 books by C. S. Lewis) lands at reading level Grades 5.6–5.9, with average content intensity 2.1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Chronicles of Narnia Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Leon, La Bruja y El Armario C. S. Lewis | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 2 | Prince Caspian (Narnia) C. S. Lewis | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 3 | The horse and his boy C. S. Lewis | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 4 | The Last Battle Unknown | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 5 | The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe C. S. Lewis | Level 5-6 | Moderate |
| 6 | The silver chair C. S. Lewis | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 7 | The voyage of the Dawn Treader C. S. Lewis | Level 5-6 | Mild |
All Chronicles of Narnia Books
El Leon, La Bruja y El Armario
C. S. Lewis
El Leon, La Bruja y El Armario
C. S. Lewis
Prince Caspian (Narnia)
C. S. Lewis
Prince Caspian (Narnia)
C. S. Lewis
The horse and his boy
C. S. Lewis
The horse and his boy
C. S. Lewis
The Last Battle
Unknown
The Last Battle
Unknown
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
C. S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
C. S. Lewis
The silver chair
C. S. Lewis
The silver chair
C. S. Lewis
The voyage of the Dawn Treader
C. S. Lewis
The voyage of the Dawn Treader
C. S. Lewis
Questions about the Chronicles of Narnia series
- What reading level is the Chronicles of Narnia series?
- The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis is at a Grades 5.6–5.9 reading level (average Grade 5.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Chronicles of Narnia books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 7 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Chronicles of Narnia series appropriate for?
- The Chronicles of Narnia series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.