Chronicles of Narnia Books in Order
Chronicles of Narnia is a 7-book series by C. S. Lewis for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 7
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to moderate
- HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.3
Chronicles of Narnia Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Chronicles of Narnia books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince Caspian (Narnia) The Return to Narnia 1994 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | The horse and his boy 1994 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 1994 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 4 | The silver chair 1994 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | The voyage of the Dawn Treader 1994 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 6 | El Leon, La Bruja y El Armario 1996 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 7 | The Last Battle | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All Chronicles of Narnia Books
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 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
El Leon, La Bruja y El Armario
C. S. Lewis
El Leon, La Bruja y El Armario
C. S. Lewis
The Last Battle
The Last Battle
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Questions about the Chronicles of Narnia series
- What reading level is the Chronicles of Narnia series?
- Chronicles of Narnia books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Chronicles of Narnia books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Chronicles of Narnia books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Prince Caspian (Narnia) (1994); The horse and his boy (1994); The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1994); The silver chair (1994); The voyage of the Dawn Treader (1994); and 2 more.
- What age is the Chronicles of Narnia series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Chronicles of Narnia for ages 9–12. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.