The Horse and His Boy
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.79 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060793309 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 274 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Some take place in vast fields, where the forces of light and darkness clash. But other battles occur within the small chambers of the heart and are equally decisive. Journeys to the ends of the world, fantastic creatures, betrayals, heroic deeds, and friendships won and lost -- all come together in an unforgettable world of magic. The third volume in The Chronicles of Narnia The Horse And His Boy -- Narniawhere some horses talkwhere treachery is brewingwhere destiny awaits. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself. In the never-ending war between good and evil, The Chronicles of Narnia set the stage for battles of epic proportions. Alex Jennings, a distinguished two-time Olivier Award winner, has starred in numerous Royal Shakespeare and National Theatre productions; his films include The Four Feathers, The Wings of the Dove, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.. So join a wild gallop for freedom. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces
The tale begins with a poor slave boy named Shasta escaping from his adopted fisherman father who plans to sell him to a brutish stranger. Wilson, Evanston Public Library, ILCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. This presentation will enchant young listeners and encourage them to read the other titles in the series. Jennings brings these two adventure seekers to life with his crystal clear narration. The horse and his boy hope to travel north to Narnia, and encounter numerous adventures and strange characters, all beautifully portrayed by Jennings. From School Library Journal Grade 4-7-British narrator Alex Jennings does a smashing job with C. A dignified talking war horse named Bree helps Shasta flee. Lewis' delightful classic (HarperCollins Children's, 1994), the third story in the Narnia series. The most memorable supporting
prince and the pauper? Reader thoughts: This one might be my favorite Narnia book of all. Why? More Aslan. The scenes with him talking to Shasta or Aravis, and I can imagine that their reactions would be how I'd react to God talking with me.And I love long-lost family returning to save the kingdom. (This is what I write, after all.) It's a bit like a retelling of Joseph or Lion King, except Shasta had no idea who he was.Oh, and the horses ran the show. Some authors have talking/magical animal companions, but they never rise above just pets. Paolini's dragons in Eragon have some personality and are al. "A Boy and Girl Who Think They Are Great Learn Humility" according to MereChristian. Of all of the beloved *The Chronicles of Narnia* books, my favorite since childhood has been *The Horse and His Boy*. The book is the closest to the idea of swash-buckling adventure that any young boy wants to read. Sword fights, knights, and steel-clashing battles are all there, plus intrigue.The story starts with a young boy named Shasta who is doing chores for his fisherman father at their home in a country far south of Narnia. The story is said by Lewis to take place in the time of the reign of the Pevensies, alluded to at the end of *The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe*, . Yotesfan71 said A good tie in. so Narnia isn't all about Peter and Susan and Edmund and Lucy, is it? I had read these books when I was younger but mostly forgot them except of course the lion, the witch and the wardrobe until the recent movies came out. this one is and the magicians nephew are just as good as the others and I wonder why they weren't made into movies. it explains a little about what happened during the reign of high king Peter before returning to earth and I think also sets up the war between Narnia and the Calormenes which is talked about in the next book Prince Caspian. speaking of which, I