No. 3 – The Horse and His Boy in Everyday English

“A day will come when that boy will save Archenland from the deadliest danger it has ever faced.”

On the southern borders of a vast empire, a poor boy named Shasta discovers a remarkable secret: the magnificent war-horse he is tending can actually talk. Stolen from the happy, free lands of the north as a young foal, the horse, Bree, longs to escape his years of hidden slavery. Together, the boy and his horse form an unlikely partnership and embark on a daring escape toward freedom.

Along the way, they meet Aravis—a young Calormene aristocrat fleeing an arranged marriage—and her gentle talking mare, Hwin. To reach their homeland, this small band of travelers must brave terrifying encounters with wild lions, navigate the crowded, dangerous streets of the grand city of Tashbaan, and race across a burning desert to foil a secret invasion.

In The Horse and His Boy in Everyday English, author David O. Harrison beautifully adapts C.S. Lewis’s beloved third book of The Chronicles of Narnia specifically for children aged 7 to 12. By replacing outdated 1950s idioms with modern clarity and warmth, this edition preserves 100% of Lewis’s original message, theological depth, and adventure while making it completely accessible to today’s young readers.

Key Features of This Edition:

• Clarity and Warmth: Outdated language and expressions are seamlessly modernized so that the story’s timeless truths and excitement resonate instantly.

• The Spirit of Adventure: Perfect for young readers encountering Narnia for the first time or returning with fresh eyes to experience the Golden Age of Narnian Kings and Queens.

• Gospel Foundations: Features an insightful introductory section about C.S. Lewis and a meaningful concluding breakdown of how the great lion, Aslan, beautifully mirrors the love, sacrifice, and forgiveness of Jesus.