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The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)

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by C.S. Lewis

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Two questions 1: Will this be counted as 1 or 7 books in my challenge? 2: What order should the books be read in? This book puts them in this order: 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, and The Last Battle. Should I read them in that order?
Bernadette Durbin I am forever a devotee of publication order, since the storytelling style and hints work better in that order. (If you read Magician's Nephew first, f…moreI am forever a devotee of publication order, since the storytelling style and hints work better in that order. (If you read Magician's Nephew first, for example, the mystery of Aslan is already spoiled in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.)(less)
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Shuld I try to read it even though I've watched the movies? Wouldn't it spoil the whole story?
Nevermore Yes! Trust me, try it :) They have a different feel to them compared to the movies and the writing is wonderful.
Also, there are seven books and only t…moreYes! Trust me, try it :) They have a different feel to them compared to the movies and the writing is wonderful.
Also, there are seven books and only three of them have been made into movies so far. If you are not sure about reading "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" because you've seen the first movie, maybe start with "The Magician's Nephew" which has been released later but is the first one chronologically. It serves as kind of a prequel or origins story to all the other books and shows how Narnia and all the other worlds came into existence, how the witch came to Narnia, ...
Enjoy ;)

[If you count "The Magician's Nephew" as book 1, the movies are based on books 2, 4 and 5.
I can also recommend book 3, it is almost entirely based on different characters than the ones from the movies, which is why they filmed 4 and 5 first.](less)
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My friend told me that this book series is awesome though I'm not sure if I should read it. do you recommend it?
A.J. III You can trust the opinion of your friend on this. It is an awesome read. In fact, once you read it the first time, you may find that you will return t…moreYou can trust the opinion of your friend on this. It is an awesome read. In fact, once you read it the first time, you may find that you will return to it at different stages of your life in this world. (less)
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I have seen the movies and loved them ♥ (exept the last taht wasn't so good though)... I want to start the book series.... from which book should I begin? Chronological order (Magician's nephew) or Publication order ( The Lion the witch and the wardrobe? Thank you
Angela Here's a good article on this very issue that may help you decide. http://www.narniaweb.com/resources-li...…moreHere's a good article on this very issue that may help you decide. http://www.narniaweb.com/resources-li...(less)
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Are these books suitable for my 11 yr old daughter? She loved the Harry Potter series and looking for new books to read.
Liam Ostermann These books were read to me and my sister's when we were all way younger then 11. I honestly don't believe there is any reason for a child of any age …moreThese books were read to me and my sister's when we were all way younger then 11. I honestly don't believe there is any reason for a child of any age to read or have these books read to them.(less)
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