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The Chronicles of Narnia - the Horse and His boy

By C. S. Lewis

A runaway boy and two talking horses race to uncover his mysterious past before war reaches Narnia.

adventurous magical thrilling imaginative

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Classics

What is The Chronicles of Narnia - the Horse and His boy about?

Shasta has grown up in Calormen, believing he is the son of a fisherman. When he learns he is to be sold into slavery, he escapes with Bree, a talking horse from Narnia. They race north towards freedom, joined by Aravis and her horse, Hwin. But danger follows them across the desert: a cruel prince is planning to invade Archenland and Narnia. As Shasta uncovers the truth about his past, he must reach King Lune before it is too late.

About the author

C. S. Lewis was a brilliant British author who loved telling magical stories. He is best known for writing 'The Chronicles of Narnia', a series about children who discover a secret world filled with talking animals and exciting adventures. His stories inspire readers to use their imaginations and believe in the power of friendship and bravery.

Pages

175 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

1980

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