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C. S. Lewis Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

1898–1963 · Belfast, Ireland (now Northern Ireland) · also known as Clive Staples Lewis
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

C. S. Lewis booksbooks by C. S. LewisThe Lion, the Witch and the WardrobePrince CaspianThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Silver ChairClive Staples Lewis

C. S. Lewis books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is C. S. Lewis?

C. S. Lewis was an Oxford scholar who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia — seven fantasy novels beginning with four children stepping through a wardrobe into a land of talking animals ruled by the lion Aslan.

Where to start

New to C. S. Lewis? Start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

C. S. Lewis’s best-known books, in order

C. S. Lewis’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  2. Prince Caspian (1951)
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  3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  4. The Silver Chair (1953)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  5. The Horse and His Boy (1954)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  6. The Magician’s Nephew (1955)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  7. The Last Battle (1956)
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Love C. S. Lewis? Try these free books for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) and up — no download, no cost.

The Cozy Lion: As Told by Queen Crosspatch
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The Magic Soap Bubble
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The Magic Broomstick
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The Magic Horse
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The Magic Mirror
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Solario the Tailor: His Tales of the Magic Doublet
Solario the Tailor: His Tales of the Magic Doublet
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The farmer and the magic pumpkin
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The Magic Pumpkin
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The Trial of an Ox, for Killing a Man; With the Examination of the Witnesses, Before Judge Lion, at Quadruped Court, near Beast Park.
The Trial of an Ox, for Killing a Man; With the Examination of the Witnesses, Before Judge Lion, at Quadruped Court, near Beast Park.
John Golby Rusher
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Puck of Pook's Hill
Rudyard Kipling
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Rewards and Fairies
Rudyard Kipling
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The Land of the Blue Flower
Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Frequently asked questions

Who is C. S. Lewis?

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What is C. S. Lewis’s most famous book?

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a great place to start; other favourites include Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair.

What age are C. S. Lewis’s books for?

C. S. Lewis’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read C. S. Lewis’s books free online?

C. S. Lewis’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow C. S. Lewis books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend C. S. Lewis ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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