Fantasy · Children's
Prince Caspian
The four Pevensie children are pulled back to Narnia, where centuries have passed and the old creatures are hiding. They join a young prince who is fighting to take his rightful throne from his uncle.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1951
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 223
- Format
- Book 2 of 7 in The Chronicles of Narnia (Publication Order)
Read this if you like gentle, classic fantasy where the magic arrives on the side of the underdog.
Skip this if you want fresh, surprising worlds; this is a return trip and leans on the first book.
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Quick answers about Prince Caspian
- What is Prince Caspian about?
- The four Pevensie children are pulled back to Narnia, where centuries have passed and the old creatures are hiding. They join a young prince who is fighting to take his rightful throne from his uncle.
- Who should read Prince Caspian?
- Read it if you like gentle, classic fantasy where the magic arrives on the side of the underdog. Skip it if you want fresh, surprising worlds; this is a return trip and leans on the first book.
- How long and how fast is Prince Caspian?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 223 pages, first published in 1951.
- Does Prince Caspian have content warnings?
- Content we flag: War.
- Can I borrow Prince Caspian for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Prince Caspian; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Prince Caspian?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Redwall, The Hobbit, The Golden Compass.
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