Why did the order of the Chronicles of Narnia change?

Why were the books re-numbered chronologically? Although The Magician’s Nephew was written several years after C. S. Lewis first began The Chronicles of Narnia, he wanted it to be read as the first book in the series. HarperCollins is happy to present these books in the order in which Professor Lewis preferred.

Should I read Narnia series?

They are allegorical and symbolic, but when C.S Lewis started writing them, it wasn’t his aim to write an overtly ‘Christian’ story. I would recommend you try reading them, because many people have enjoyed them and they are good stories and well written. YOU SHOULD READ THE BOOKS ABOUT NARNIA.

Is The Magician’s Nephew the first Narnia book?

The Magician’s Nephew is a fantasy children’s novel by C. S. Lewis, published in 1955 by The Bodley Head. It is the sixth published of seven novels in The Chronicles of Narnia (1950–1956). The Magician’s Nephew is a prequel to the series.

Which Chronicles of Narnia is the best?

1. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the distillation of what the series does right. It’s ultimately a coming-of-age story about children finding their voices, but still holds on to the hopefulness of youth.

What should I read after Chronicles of Narnia?

8 Magical Books Like Narnia by C.S. Lewis

• Is Underground. By Joan Aiken.
• The Hero and the Crown. By Robin McKinley.
• Fur Magic. By Andre Norton.
• The Dragon’s Boy. By Jane Yolen.
• Out of the Silent Planet. By C.S. Lewis.
• The Golden Compass. By Philip Pullman.
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. By J.K. Rowling.
• A Wrinkle in Time.

What age should you read The Chronicles of Narnia?

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia Series, #2, age range 8-12): C.S.

What is the deplorable word Narnia?

The Deplorable Word, as used by author C. S. Lewis in The Magician’s Nephew, the sixth book of The Chronicles of Narnia, is a magical curse which ends all life on a fictional world except that of the one who speaks it.

Will the silver chair be made into a movie?

But The Chronicles of Narnia Movie 4, The Silver Chair now won’t be happening at all… and the future is looking very confusing. The future of Narnia 4 is in serious doubt, as Netflix has acquired the rights to the book series. Netflix says they’ll create Narnia movies and TV shows (!!!) within this fantasy ‘universe’.

Is Narnia suitable for 7 year olds?

This is a good movie for kids and adults. There is action adventure and a tiny bit of rude language.

What reading level is Narnia?

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