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The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Horse And His Boy
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Horse And His Boy
Dec 6, 2024 3:28 AM

Author:C.S. Lewis,Martin Jarvis,Stephen Thorne,Fiona Shaw,Full Cast

The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Horse And His Boy

Life in the small fishing village in the south of Calormen is all that young Shasta knows until, one day, he overhears his father planning to sell him into slavery to a stranger and discovers that he is not a fisherman's son after all. Things become even more surprising when the stranger's horse starts to have a conversation with him! Shasta discovers that the horse is called Bree, and that he comes from a magical land in the North. Together they decide to flee Calormen and slavery and head for the freedom of that land - Narnia. So begins a hazardous journey, fraught with mystery and danger. They must endure a harsh desert, climb the high mountains of Archenland and overcome many enemies before they reach their destination. Join Shasta on an adventure beyond his wildest dreams in this third thrilling instalment of 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.

Reviews

Unconstrainedly escapist. Thompson is a one-off, a wit, a virtuoso. His collection of imaginary "castles" is a surreal treat

—— Kate Kellaway , Observer

It will afford hours of absorbing puzzlement in trying to decipher the wicked jokes hidden in the unbelievably detailed pictures

—— Sonia Benster , The Bookseller

Colin Thompson has created illustrations that are truly extraordinary. So take a journey into your imagination and have a look at this castle celebration

—— Through the Looking Glass

One to produce when the batteries die and gizmos crash . . . Maddeningly taunting, this will give hours of quiet searching

—— Mary Arrigan , The Sunday Tribune

Unbelieveably detailed pictures of imaginary castles will keep loyal reader entertained for hours

—— Sunday Express

Splendid

—— Telegraph and Sunday Tel. The Xmas Books

Exciting and full of adventure.

—— The Daily Ireland

Filled with darkness and evil, excitment and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy.

—— The Good Book Guide

Eldest is absolutely stunning and proves Paolini is still burning bright. He has a real talent for brining his imaginary world to life and creating the most wonderful characters that walk out of the pages and into your mind.

—— Wandsworth Guardian

Back page article about Paolini's success

—— Publishing News

Paolini's dragon epic shows he's a breath of hot air.

—— Daily Echo

Mentions promotional event at the Cheltenham Festival

—— Publishing News

Article about the success of the book which is number 1 in the US charts

—— The Bookseller

Short review

—— South Wales Evening Post

Included in Cheltenham Festival round-up of the first week: "author of the much-loved fantasy adventure Eragon

—— The Times

Eragon dabbles in magic - as does the author, as this book is wonderful...a real page-turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read.

—— Scottish Sunday Herald

Interview with Christopher Paolini

—— The Times

Sophisticated...a plot following Eragon's cousin is compelling.

—— Dreamwatch

Paolini writes beautifully of another world full of magic. This second of a trilogy is a must for fantasy fans.

—— Aberdeen Evening Express

With Eldest [Paolini's] writing is far more assured...there's no denying Paolini knows how to tell a story.

—— Manx Independent

If you want a book filled to the brim with adventures, magic, fighting and a fiendishly twisty story, pick Eragon and Eldest and I guarantee it will be hard to resist the lure of these titles.

—— Books for Keeps

Puts its teenage author firmly on the best-seller lists.

—— Lowestoft Journal

The scenes and characters were described so well I could create a picture in my head of everything - reader review (aged 12).

—— Irish Examiner

A most stunning piece of literature.

—— Inis

Fluent and action-filled.

—— Telegraph

Paolini has matured as a writer, but lost none of the imagination that makes this series such compulsive reading.

—— Cambridge Evening News

Better than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one.

—— Carlisle News & Star

Older neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish

—— Inis magazine

An impressive achivement by such a young writer.

—— School Librarian

I strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant.

—— Cork Evening Echo

This is a fantastic book

—— Joseph Wilde, Arnold School , Teen Titles Issue 39
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