What is the best Chronicles of Narnia book?

Seven slim novels released across seven years, and readers still split between the famous openers, the sea and desert adventures, and an ending people argue about decades later.

1. 1
   The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

   Published in 1950, the first Narnia novel follows the four Pevensie children through a wardrobe into a land frozen under the White Witch's rule.
   1000pts
2. 2
   The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

   In this 1952 sea voyage, Edmund, Lucy and their cousin Eustace sail with King Caspian toward the eastern end of the world in search of seven lost lords.
   577pts
3. 3
   The Magician's Nephew

   This 1955 prequel shows Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer witnessing Aslan sing Narnia into existence and explains the origin of the lamp-post.
   566pts
4. 4
   The Horse and His Boy

   The 1954 novel is set during the Pevensies' reign and follows the boy Shasta and the talking horse Bree as they flee Calormen for Narnia.
   500pts
5. 5
   The Silver Chair

   Released in 1953, it sends Eustace and his schoolmate Jill Pole, guided by the Marsh-wiggle Puddleglum, to find Caspian's missing son Rilian.
   227pts
6. 6
   Prince Caspian

   The 1951 second novel brings the Pevensies back to help the young prince Caspian reclaim his throne from his usurping uncle Miraz.
   227pts
7. 7
   The Last Battle

   The final Chronicle, published in 1956, depicts the end of Narnia and won the Carnegie Medal for that year.
   0pts

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