The Horse and His Boy

by C.S. Lewis

Part of The Chronicles of Narnia, book 5

First published 1965

A stable boy named Shasta uncovers his royal heritage and flees his Calormene masters with his talking horse Bree. Pursued across the desert, they face deadly perils and unexpected allies as they race to reach the safety of Narnia. Their daring escape will determine the fate of two nations.

Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult

Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, found-family

Setting: Archenland, Narnia

188 pages · Paperback · Puffin

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