The series by C.S. Lewis is famously categorized by two primary "indexes" or sequences: the original publication order (how they were first released) and the chronological order (the timeline of events within Narnia). The Two Primary Reading Orders
It provides a linear historical account. However, it risks spoiling the magic of the first book for new readers, as The Magician’s Nephew assumes you already know who Jadis is and what the wardrobe does. index of the chronicles of narnia
The series is frequently indexed in two ways: the order in which they were written/published and the internal chronological order of the Narnian timeline. www.mchip.net Publication Order (1950–1956) Chronological Narrative Order The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The Magician's Nephew Prince Caspian The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Horse and His Boy The Silver Chair Prince Caspian The Horse and His Boy The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Magician's Nephew The Silver Chair The Last Battle The Last Battle 2. Character Index The series by C
| Location | First Book | Description | |----------|-------------|-------------| | | The Magician’s Nephew | Pool-filled nexus of all worlds | | Charn | The Magician’s Nephew | Dying world of the White Witch | | Lamppost | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Entrance point from the Wardrobe | | The Stone Table | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Where Aslan dies and rises | | Cair Paravel | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Capital castle of Narnia’s Golden Age | | Beaversdam | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Home of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver | | Lantern Waste | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Area near the lamppost | | Beruna | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Site of the First Battle of Beruna | | Archenland | The Horse and His Boy | Southern kingdom, ally to Narnia | | Calormen | The Horse and His Boy | Empire to the south, Tash-worshipping | | Tashbaan | The Horse and His Boy | Capital of Calormen | | The Great Eastern Ocean | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Explored by the Dawn Treader | | The Dark Island | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Where dreams come true (nightmares) | | Aslan’s Country | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | True Narnia / Heaven | | The Underworld | The Silver Chair | Realm beneath Narnia, ruled by the Lady of the Green Kirtle | | The Stable | The Last Battle | Gate to Aslan’s Country (or destruction) | However, it risks spoiling the magic of the
| Character | First Appearance | Description | |-----------|------------------|-------------| | | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Great Lion, creator of Narnia, Christ-like figure | | The White Witch (Jadis) | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | False queen who brings endless winter | | Peter Pevensie | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | High King of Narnia, eldest Pevensie | | Susan Pevensie | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Gentle Queen Susan, archer | | Edmund Pevensie | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Traitor redeemed, King Edmund the Just | | Lucy Pevensie | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Most faithful, Valiant Queen Lucy | | Prince Caspian X | Prince Caspian | King of Narnia after the Telmarine rule | | Reepicheep | Prince Caspian | Valiant talking mouse | | Eustace Scrubb | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Cousin to Pevensies, transformed by Aslan | | Jill Pole | The Silver Chair | Friend of Eustace, seeks Prince Rilian | | Puddleglum | The Silver Chair | Gloomy but courageous Marsh-wiggle | | Digory Kirke | The Magician’s Nephew | Young boy who helps create Narnia; later Professor Kirke | | Polly Plummer | The Magician’s Nephew | Digory’s friend, witnesses Narnia’s birth | | Shift | The Last Battle | Evil ape who tricks Narnians with false Aslan | | Tirian | The Last Battle | Last King of Narnia |
