The Chronicles of Narnia Devotional

by Rachel Dodge (Editor), C.S. Lewis

Enter once more into the world behind the wardrobe—and discover what God wants to show you there.

The Chronicles of Narnia Devotional invites you to step back into C.S. Lewis’s enchanted realm and experience its wonder, courage, and hope with fresh spiritual insight.

As you go on an 50-day devotional journey through Narnia you’ll be guided through inspiring readings and meditations that meet you right where you courage when fear feels overwhelming, faith in seasons of uncertainty, and forgiveness when it seems impossible. When you explore Aslan’s world with new eyes you will find fresh clarity about God’s character, love, and redemptive work in your life as you encounter timeless themes of hope, sacrifice, friendship. Each entry

Carefully selected excerpts of memorable moments from The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

Original devotional reflections by Rachel Dodge that connect each moment to Scripture and daily faithThoughtfully chosen Bible passages that illuminate the spiritual meaning behind the storiesWith beautiful full-color artwork, thoughtful readings, and a giftable deluxe design, this devotional is the perfect gift (or self-gift) for fans of C.S. Lewis’ classic series.Perfect for personal devotion or family faith time, The Chronicles of Narnia Devotional invites you to slow down, step inside Aslan’s world, and discover the spiritual riches waiting for you there—truths that continue to speak with beauty, power, and joy. Whether Narnia has been part of your life for years or you’re opening the wardrobe door for the first time, these reflections invite you into deeper faith, renewed wonder, and a clearer awareness of God’s presence in your everyday life.

Genres: Fantasy

224 pages, Hardcover

Published November 3, 2026

About the author

Rachel Dodge is the bestselling author of the award-winning Anne of Green Gables Devotional, The Little Women Devotional, and Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen. Rachel's newest book is The Secret Garden Devotional! Rachel teaches college English classes, gives talks at libraries, teas, and book clubs, and is a writer for the popular Jane Austen's World blog. She is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to grow closer to Jesus through prayer and the study of God's Word. A true kindred spirit at heart, Rachel enjoys books, bonnets, and ball gowns.

Reviews

[Claudia Alzraa · Rating 2.5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the Arc
This book is simply stunning. The illustrations are phenomenal, and the appeal is definitely in the magic of Narnia found within these pages. The Bible quotes are beautifully selected to pair with relevant passages from the Narnia series… but then it all tends to fall pretty flat.

The reflections are quite surface-level. I found they redescribed the chapter scene you have just read, without great depth or insight. It felt like this was written for children, though it is advertised as being for families. I don’t think an adult would gain much reading this on their own.

I also thought the formatting with the quotes was a bit weird; the “quote focus” changes between chapters (one time it’s in a blue box, another time it’s sitting on top of a faded apostrophe - it’s missing design consistency), and I found the quotes that they selected to stand out in the chapters are… not really impactful at all. “All we need to do is keep our eyes on Jesus and do what he tells us to do.” “May we stay close to Jesus no matter the cost.” “Cry out for Jesus and ask him to fight battles you can’t win.” “God’s word will never pass away or be erased - it will live forever.” – How are these sentences worth a focused quote space? It’s so superficial; it doesn’t invite us to care , it doesn’t inspire, it just declares.

I feel like a journaling question or just a thoughtful personal question at the end of each reflection section would have made this tie back nicely to the Bible quote selected, rather than leaving readers with a mundane and shallow round-up that always seems to go back to, “Jesus is there!”

I am not Christian, but I love devotionals, especially those that offer philosophical, transformational reflections on how to be better, how to live a life aligned with love, and how to invite the Master Teacher into your life. I am also obsessed with all things Narnia. This devotional didn’t do that for me, and Narnia is a world filled with Christian philosophy, so that was rather disappointing.

The illustrations were the saving grace of this book.I wish I could have them in their own book. They are beyond phenomenal. The text was subpar; surface level, uninspiring, but perhaps good for a child reading it. Lewis gives you so much to work with and I felt this just missed the mark of opportunity.

[Grace (alatteofliterature) · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

Thank you to Harper Celebrate | Zondervan for the ARC through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Step through the wardrobe in a new way through this Chronicles of Narnia devotional, thoughtfully orchestrated by Rachel Dodge.

Excerpts from the books, devotional content, and related scriptural passages. What really makes this book shine are the full color illustrations by Daniel Rodgers. They add so much richness to the stories, and if these ever graced the covers of a Narnia edition, I would absolutely love to own them.

I was refreshed while reading this that Dodge truly understands what C.S. Lewis sought to convey through his works. I think this would be suitable for all ages, as there is much that younger children can gain from these devotions as well.

[Rhonda Hoyle · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

I am a lover of all things Narnia and a person of faith, so I was so happy to get an advanced released copy of The Chronicles of Narnia Devotional. I was not disappointed! Meant to be read as a daily devotional, the book pairs a few chapters of each of the books with scripture. It revived my love of each of the books and clearly draws out what CS Lewis allegories are meant to represent.

This would be a perfect gift for someone who loves the stories or Lewis. I plan to buy it for my daughter for Christmas.

A thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins/Zondervan for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
#NetGalley #TheChroniclesOfNarniaDevotional.

[Lynne James · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully illustrated gift book of devotions based on The Narnia Chronicles.
While each devotional passage is short and relatively simple, I think it is firmly based on Biblical insights and provides enough of a guide for meditating on God's Grace.
As a family devotional it is perhaps not as deep thinking as other writings on C S Lewis work but that is not it's stated purpose.
I would be happy to gift this to a new Christian and also someone who is seeking the Godly story behind C S Lewis's allegory.

[Kelly Lindaas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to view this devotional as an ARC. My opinions are that of my own.

I absolutely love Narnia and everything about it. So when I seen this devotional I just knew I had to read it. It did not disappoint,
I loved the excerpts from the novels, the deep dive into the meeting and the journey this took me on with God.
This is definitely a book I would gift to a friend and will read again, probably obtaining a physical copy as well so I can better appreciate the art work !

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was beautiful. I also thought it was thoughtfully currated, all of the passages went together well and were meaningful. However, there was so much depth and value in the original work that I felt was missed out on.