CS Lewis and his Chronicles of Narnia have delighted both children and adults for more than 70 years. Join me for this ongoing study as we experience the incredible adventures of Aslan's Narnia. 

This class combines all of my individual Narnia book studies into one ongoing class to make it easier for parents to schedule their learner's literature studies. It provides scheduling stability, with classes meeting at the same day/time throughout the school year, but also allows for students to jump in and out as needed - for example, if a student has already studied one or more of the books, but wants to finish the series by studying the others. 

We also work our way through the series at a fairly slow pace (one book/month) to help students more easily balance their time between this course and any other Language Arts studies they are doing for the school year.

Students will read one book from the Chronicles of Narnia each month, meeting together THREE times to discuss various literary elements such as characters, conflict, setting, and themes. 
NOTE: We will have at least one week BREAK between each study, occasionally two weeks around holidays/breaks. Please check the schedule carefully for the class times. 

Students are encouraged to read through each book at their own pace before the scheduled discussions  Each of the three discussion meetings per book will be casual, book-club style meetings, and will cover the plots and a variety of literary elements.

Class time will include teacher-led instruction and annotation, student-led observations about literary elements and the events of story, and an examination of Lewis' masterful use of figurative language and suspense. Students will be encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions freely. Learners will occasionally be offered optional creative activities or worksheets that help reinforce their observations.

STUDY SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025

SEPT 2024: THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW
“Exactly as he spoke, Polly's hand went out to touch one of the rings. And immediately, without a flash or a noise or a warning of any sort, there was no Polly.” CS Lewis, The Magician's Nephew

Journey far back into Narnian history and discover how it all began. We'll join Digory and Polly on a journey among worlds and watch as Narnia is created and as the first evil enters its realm, and as Digory learns important lessons about friendship and forgiveness.

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OCT 2024:  THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
"But the moment they were inside they heard the voices in the passage - and then someone fumbling at the door - and then they saw the handle turning. 'Quick!' said Peter, 'there's nowhere else,' and flung open the wardrobe. All four of them bundled inside it and sat there, panting, in the dark."     CS Lewis, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"

We will follow the adventures of siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they journey through the wardrobe into the land of Narnia and begin a race to save Narnia from the power of the White Witch. Through their adventures, we will examine the themes of family, friendship, forgiveness, sacrifice, and courage.

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NOV 2024:  PRINCE CASPIAN
“Aslan" said Lucy "you're bigger." 
"That is because you're older, little one" answered he. 
"Not because you are?" asked Lucy. 
"I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger". ~ CS Lewis, Prince Caspian

Join me as the Pevensie siblings return to Narnia. How and why have they been summoned back to Narnia? We will read the book and discuss our thoughts as we discover new adventures and new themes in this continuing Narnia adventure

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DEC 2024: THE HORSE AND HIS BOY
.“If you do one good deed your reward usually is to be set to do another and harder and better one.”
 C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy

 In this unique Narnian adventure, we look back to an event that took place during the final chapter of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, during the reign of High King Peter, Queen Susan, King Edmund and Queen Lucy. We follow the journey of two unlikely friends and their talking horses as they find purpose and courage to save others from danger even as they escape from their own difficult situations.

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JAN 2025:  THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
“A powerful dragon crying its eyes out under the moon in a deserted valley is a sight and a sound hardly to be imagined.”   C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Edmund and Lucy, along with their disagreeable cousin, Eustace, find themselves drawn into Narnia. They are called to help King Caspian on his quest as he sails to the end of the world to find the seven lost lords of Narnia. How do they find themselves back in Narnia, which old and new friends will they meet, and what adventures await them on this quest? Let's join them and see all the ways in which this quest will be life-changing for each of them. 

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FEB 2025: THE SILVER CHAIR
“There was nothing else to be done. The three travelers scrambled to their feet and joined hands. One wanted the touch of a friend’s hand at a moment like that.”  
C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair

Stumble through a gate in a wall with Eustace and Jill, and begin another exciting Narnian adventure. Will King Caspian's missing son be found in time to take the throne? Will the marshwiggle, Puddleglum, be a help or a hindrance? Together, we will follow this noble band of friends and see what lessons they learn along the way.

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MARCH 2025:  THE LAST BATTLE
“And then she understood the devilish cunning of the enemies’ plan. By mixing a little truth with it they had made their lie far stronger.” CS Lewis, The Last Battle 

A deceptive monkey, a foolish donkey, a loyal unicorn, enemies without and within - the stage is set for Narnia's final battle as the friends of Narnia gather for the fight. In this final Narnian adventure,  many of the friends of Narnia we've grown to know and love return to help King Tirian as he attempts to save the kingdom. Will they be successful? We'll examine themes of hope and loyalty in the face of treachery.