The Horse and His Boy

This is the third book in Narnia series (by intention, not by publication date – the ordering of this series has always been disputed).

This is set in the world of Narnia, but doesn’t directly continue the prior book. It’s an entirely different story, starting with different characters, but then “crosses over” into the world of the prior book when some of those characters make an appearance.

It concerns the journey of a runaway on a talking horse and the adventures he has in escaping his abusive adoptive father. There are some waring kingdoms, an unwanted suitor, royal drama, etc. Aslan makes an appearance, as does Edmund and Lucy from the prior book, as adults.

I enjoyed it. Not particularly compelling, but it was a fun diversion.

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