The Chronicles of Narnia they say, it is clear from the texts themselves that "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" was intended to be read first. When Aslan is first mentioned in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", for example, the narrator says that "None of the children knew who Aslan was, any more than you do" — which is nonsensical if one has already read "The Magician's Nephew". Other similar textual examples are also cited. Doris Meyer, author of "C. S. Lewis in Context" and "Bareface: A guide to C. S. Lewis", writes that rearranging the stories chronologically "lessens the impact
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1988 TV serial) loudly that the ground the Witch is standing on begins to shake, forcing her to fall to her death. Lucy uses her magic cordial to restore all those injured, including Edmund who is knighted by Aslan. The next day, Aslan leads his followers to Cair Paravel where he crowns the Pevensie children as kings and queens of Narnia. He then leaves, much to the dismay of the Pevensie children. Mr. Beaver informs them that Aslan will come and go, as he has other countries to attend to. He also tells them that Aslan is wild and not a tame lion.