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I take back what I said about this being the worst Narnia book. I actually quite liked it second time around!

The story focuses on a young boy named Shasta and a talking horse called Bree. Along with a young girl and her horse, the four travel through Calormen, heading for Narnia, where the two horses are from.

I do think it’s probably the least ‘Narnia’ of all the books; the Pevensie children from ‘The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe’ appear but they are minor characters. That’s probably why I disliked it as a child but if you read it as a stand-alone book, I thought it was decent.

beccamadeux15's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

chrisannee's review against another edition

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5.0

My favorite of the series. As fun as the "magic" of Narnia is, I found the Calormene culture much more fun and immersive. Aravis is a rock---I never tire of her story and her growth. And I love that Lewis, as Aslan, absolutely refuses let us know the answer to "if." Why? Because that is life. 90% of the time or more, we never get that answer.

nanimoon's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

kalynlarva's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

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