The Horse and His Boy

Give the gift of The Chronicles of Narnia books this Easter and experience all the adventure of C. S. Lewis's epic fantasy series in this latest official edition from HarperCollins.

A mass-market paperback edition of The Horse and His Boy, book three in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.

On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself.

The Horse and His Boy is the third book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land where horses talk and destiny awaits for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own, but if you would like to explore more of Narnia, read Prince Caspian, the fourth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Published Jul 1, 1994

256 pages

Average rating: 7.47

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Jonathan Willis

Jan 13, 2026

6/10 stars

Read this to my students and this is the rating they gave it. I would’ve done a 2 probably.

The story was not grabbing me, and I didn’t really care for the characters all that much. It did have some good stuff in it but not enough.

StephGold

Jan 06, 2026

4/10 stars

Ugh, this book was so incredibly boring. keeping track of all the names and locations was a chore.

SdncRedShadow

May 03, 2025

10/10 stars

Okay yes this isn’t a book with so much adventure. However, the main point is amazing and those that have missed the message should read it again and have your bible with you. Shasta is an orphan that is found by a stranger. He was taken in by someone that did not love him like a son but treated him like a slave. Shasta believed that everything in his life has gone wrong and he was all alone through his ordeals. However, everything he has gone through from infant to adolescence the Lord was there helping him throughout his life to get His Child to his true home. Shasta went from a slave feeling alone and unloved to a prince, the son of royalty and it was a great reunion when he finally returned home.

SdncRedShadow

May 02, 2025

10/10 stars

He walks beside, when you have lost your ability to see the path ahead and the dangers that lurk in the shadows. When you think you are alone you will see His footprints walking beside you. You are royalty for you are the son/ daughter of the one true king 👑🕊️

Lauralee🧚‍♀️

Mar 25, 2025

4/10 stars

It started really strong, I enjoyed the introduction of Shasta, his dreams, Hwin and Bree, and then mentioning King Edmund and Queen Susan. During the individual adventures of Aravis and Shasta, I was quickly detached from the storyline.
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Physical Abuse
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Side note - I feel so included when the author makes us have opinions on the actions of the characters by letting us know better even when they don't. That is amazing and unique!