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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are you and why did you create this site?
My name is Kristi Simonson (aka "The Fisherdess") and I began this site in December 1997, though it was briefly titled "Reepicheep's Narnia Page" before becoming "Virtual Narnia." In October 2005, the name changed again and the site moved to its current home at thelionscall.com. I have loved Narnia ever since seeing the cartoon of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" as a child, and my fascination increased tenfold upon reading the books. This site is a tribute to all the beauty and wonder that is Narnia.

For more on me and the other spiffy people who help run Virtual Narnia, visit our Staff page.

How can I audition for the next Narnia film?
Information about auditions for Prince Caspian is not yet available.

What order should the books be read in?
This has been a point of debate for some time now. The books were written in one order, published in another, and yet fall into a third chronologically within the series. Below are the two most recommended reading orders:

The Published Order:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Prince Caspian
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Silver Chair
The Horse and His Boy
The Magician's Nephew
The Last Battle
(Note: The Horse and His Boy was actually written before The Silver Chair, but was published after.)

The Chronological Order: (This is the order on the spines of current editions of the books.)
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
The Last Battle

The books were renumbered at the suggestion of Lewis' stepson Douglas Gresham, when Harper Collins took over publication of the books. Lewis himself had thought of reordering them in this manner.

As for those who believe the published order is preferable, the reason is that there are a few surprises in store in The Magician's Nephew that they feel should not be revealed before reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Also, as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the most famous of the works, it is often recommended first.

As for my own suggestion, I recommend first-time readers read the books in the published order. But I would like to end the point by conceding to the words of Douglas Gresham, who said that his main concern was that they /be/ read. "I don't give a hang what order you read 'em in."

Can I use the material on your site for [insert reason here]?
A great deal of the material on this site belongs to others, in particular The C.S. Lewis Company and Disney. However, in the event that I do own something you want to use, I am usually willing to consider it, and I can sometimes help put you in touch with other copyright holders as well. If you e-mail me, be sure to be very specific about which items you would like to use and in what context you wish to use them. I'll help as I can.

How can I contact The C. S. Lewis Company?
The C.S. Lewis Co. Ltd.
First Floor
Unit 4, Old Generator House
Bourne Valley Road
Poole
Dorset
BH12 1DZ
Tel: 01202 765652
Fax: 01202 765665



Copyright 2007 Kristi Simonson
Narnia and the Chronicles of Narnia are trademarks of Harper Collins, C.S. Lewis Ltd., Walden Media, and Disney.
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