TV series · 1989
Is Prince Caspian/The Voyage of the Dawn Treader based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Prince Caspian/The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is based on the works Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis (1951) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis (1952).
Prince Caspian is book 2 of The Chronicles of Narnia series.
The TV series premiered in 1989.
The book behind Prince Caspian/The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Prince Caspian
by C. S. Lewis · first published 1951 · fantasy, high fantasy, children's fiction
Fantasy novel by C. S. Lewis.
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
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950)
- Prince Caspian (1951)
- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952)
- The Silver Chair (1953)
- The Horse and His Boy (1954)
- The Magician's Nephew (1955)
- The Last Battle (1956)
Other adaptations of Prince Caspian
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (film, 2008)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (film, 2010)
Common questions
Is Prince Caspian/The Voyage of the Dawn Treader based on a book?
Yes. Prince Caspian/The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is based on the works Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis (1951) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis (1952).
Who wrote the book Prince Caspian/The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is based on?
Prince Caspian was written by C. S. Lewis and first published in 1951.
Is Prince Caspian part of a series?
Yes, it is book 2 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 Prince Caspian. 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 TV series.
More screen adaptations of C. S. Lewis's books
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (film, 2005)
- Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (film, 2027)
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (film, 1979)
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (TV, 1988)