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The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5)

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Fantasy Fiction Classics Young Adult Christian

by C.S. Lewis

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3.90 (189.7K ratings)
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description 224 pages

The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 189.7K reader ratings. First published in 1954. The book spans 224 pages.

About The Horse and His Boy

The Horse and his Boy is a stirring and dramatic fantasy story that finds a young boy named Shasta on the run from his homeland with the talking horse, Bree. When the pair discover a deadly plot by the Calormen people to conquer the land of Narnia, the race is on to warn the inhabitants of the impending danger and to rescue them all from certain death.

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Author C.S. Lewis
Published 1954
Pages 224
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Christian
Average Rating 3.90 / 5.00
Total Ratings 189,671

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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189.7K ratings
With a rating of 3.90, The Horse and His Boy is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark. With 189.7K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

3.90
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Horse and His Boy?

The Horse and His Boy is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Horse and His Boy worth reading?

Based on 189.7K reader ratings, The Horse and His Boy has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Horse and His Boy?

The Horse and His Boy has 224 pages.

Who wrote The Horse and His Boy?

The Horse and His Boy was written by C.S. Lewis. It was first published in 1954.

What is the ISBN for The Horse and His Boy?

The ISBN-13 for The Horse and His Boy is 9780439861370.0.

Data sourced from community book ratings and reviews. Last updated: April 15, 2026