The Narnia Chronicles: Reading Schedule

Aug 29: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Chapters 1 - 6


Sept 5: 7 - 12


12:13 - end


19: The Last Battle: Chapters 1 - 5


26: 6 - 10


October 3: 11- end



I intend to make a post by August 29.  


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