Review: The Horse and His Boy (Book Three)

The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis, chapter book, ages 10 & up. Book three in the Chronicles of Narnia series, originally published 1954.

5 stars out of 5

If all the Chronicles of Narnia were truly arranged chronologically, this book would be literally inserted inside the pages of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The Horse and His Boy takes place mainly in the desolate lands of Calormen, where the people are enemies to Narnia. The time setting occurs during the reign of the Pevensie children, as grown adults. Although the main characters of this novel are initially unfamiliar to the reader, this novel is just as adventurous as the other Chronicles. The storyline follows a young Calormen boy who flees his native land, with his only companion a talking Narnian horse. As the two wander farther and farther, our hero discovers who he really is, where he came from, and how Aslan and the Narnians need him. The Horse and His Boy made me laugh many times and also made me feel for the characters during their trials. An excellent read anytime!

~Reviewed by Belinda Z., 12 yrs.