The Horse and His Boy

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What is The Horse and His Boy about?

Shasta has always dreamed of escaping Calormen, especially after discovering that the man he calls his father plans to sell him. When he meets Bree, a talking horse from Narnia, they flee together towards the North. Along the way, they join Aravis, a noble girl escaping an unwanted marriage, and her talking horse, Hwin. As the four travellers race across dangerous lands, they uncover a plot to invade Narnia and must find the courage and speed to stop it.

About the author

Clive Staples Lewis, often known as C. S. Lewis, was a British author who loved to write magical stories. He is most famous for creating The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of books where children have amazing adventures in a land filled with talking animals and brave heroes. His stories have inspired children all around the world.