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The Horse and His Boy

The Horse and His Boy

Published in
1954
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Description

The Horse and His Boy is the third book in C.S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. The story follows a young boy named Shasta and a talking horse named Bree as they embark on a journey to escape their lives of servitude and find freedom in the magical land of Narnia. A beautiful hardcover edition of the book captures the timeless nature of the story. During the Golden Age of Narnia, when Peter is High King, Shasta discovers he is not the son of Arsheesh, the Calormene fisherman, and decides to run far away to the North—to Narnia. When he is mistaken for another runaway, Shasta is led to discover who he really is and even finds his real father.
Age
8-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
241 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • To experience a thrilling adventure in a magical world
  • To learn about courage, friendship, and self-discovery
  • To enjoy C.S. Lewis's imaginative storytelling
  • To explore themes of freedom and personal identity