The Horse and His Boy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1954 · Est. 6.5 hour read

The Horse and His Boy

By C. S. Lewis, C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator)

Book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia series

Two runaways flee for freedom, facing a battle that could change Narnia's fate.

3.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 402,734 ratings
240 pages· 48,392 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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In a land where dreams of freedom are stifled, young Shasta and a kidnapped horse embark on a daring escape to Narnia. As they journey north, they uncover a looming threat that could alter the destiny of Narnia itself. With the stakes higher than ever, will they find the courage to confront the challenges ahead? Discover a tale of bravery and destiny in a world where every choice matters.

From the publisher

An orphaned boy and a kidnapped horse gallop for Narnia…and freedom.

At a glance
Format
Pages
240
Words
48,392
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
970L
Themes & topics
Books about horsesBooks about journeys and voyagesBooks about homeschoolingBooks about imaginary placesBooks about friendship
What readers & critics say

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This was by far my least favorite of the Narnia series, but I'm here to tell you to keep reading! Honestly, if you're not into it, you can even just skip this one without a problem. The rest of the series is better!

Lauren Hancock

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~W
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
612
Publication
Published
August 14, 2007
First published
September 6, 1954
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060234881

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