The Horse and His Boy
by C. S. Lewis · The Chronicles of Narnia series · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Shasta, a boy living in the land of Calormen, learns he may not be who he thought he was. He escapes with Bree, a talking horse from Narnia, and together they begin a brave journey north toward freedom.
Key vocabulary
A tarkaan is a noble or important lord in Calormen. It is like a fancy title for a powerful person.
A tarkheena is a noble or important lady in Calormen. She is part of a rich or powerful family.
Calormen is a hot southern country in the story. It is very different from Narnia.
Narnia is a magical land with talking animals and great adventures. It is the place Shasta and Bree hope to reach.
A desert is a very dry place with lots of sand and not much water. Travelers must be careful there.
A procession is a line of people or animals moving together, often for something important. A parade is a kind of procession.
A disguise is clothing or a look that helps someone hide who they really are. A hat, cloak, or pretend name can be part of a disguise.
To gallop means to run very fast like a horse. Hooves pound the ground when a horse gallops.