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Movie · 2010

Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader based on a book?

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Yes. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is based on the book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis (1952).

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is book 3 of The Chronicles of Narnia series.

The movie was released in 2010.

The book behind The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

by C. S. Lewis · first published 1952 · fantasy

Fantasy novel by C. S. Lewis.

The Chronicles of Narnia: books in order

  1. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950)
  2. Prince Caspian (1951)
  3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952)
  4. The Silver Chair (1953)
  5. The Horse and His Boy (1954)
  6. The Magician's Nephew (1955)
  7. The Last Battle (1956)

Common questions

Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader based on a book?

Yes. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is based on the book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis (1952).

Who wrote the book The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is based on?

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was written by C. S. Lewis and first published in 1952.

Is The Voyage of the Dawn Treader part of a series?

Yes, it is book 3 in The Chronicles of Narnia series (4 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, book 1 of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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