The Last Battle

The Chronicles of Narnia

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; the story is entirely focused on loyalty, faith, and the nature of truth.

Moderate Themes

The novel confronts the end of a beloved world, the deaths of nearly all major characters, and the nature of heaven and eternity; children who have grown attached to Narnia may find the conclusion emotionally intense.

Moderate Violence

Sustained battle sequences, the deaths of major characters including beloved animals, and the destruction of Narnia itself occur; violence is more intense and emotionally consequential than in earlier volumes.

Synopsis

The final chronicle of Narnia follows King Tirian as Narnia faces its darkest hour—a deceptive ape convinces creatures that Aslan and the dark god Tash are one, and Narnia itself begins to fall apart—culminating in a conclusion of profound allegorical significance involving the true end and meaning of Narnia. The most complex and theologically weighty entry in the series. Some young readers find the ending deeply comforting; others find it surprising or difficult.