The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia Bk. 3),Used

Product Description When Shasta discovers he is not Arsheesh's son and therefore does not belong in the cruel land of Calormen, he joins forces with Bree the talking horse and flees north towards Narnia, where freedom reigns.And so begins their hazardous journey, fraught with mystery and danger. Calormen's capital city of Tashbaan must be crossed, a harsh desert endured, the high mountains of Archenland climbed, their enemies overcome. For the young Shasta it is an adventure beyond his wildest dreams and one destined to change his life forever.This acclaimed BBC Radio dramatization perfectly captures C.S. Lewis' magical world, inviting us to 'breathe' the sweet air of Narnia once again and to join the mighty Aslan and his people in defending its most precious borders. From Library Journal This is an allcast dramatization of the third book in Lewis's 'Narnia' series. Those who have read all seven books will be better able to put this performance in context, but the uninitiated will enjoy this adventure tale in which, once again, intrepid children outwit nefarious grownups. Shasta is a young boy living in Calormene with a cruel man who claims to be his father. One night he overhears his 'father' offering to sell him as a slave, so Shasta makes a break and sets out for the North. He meets Bree, a talking horse who becomes his companion. On their way they encounter Aravis, a highborn girl escaping an arranged marriage, and her talking horse. Despite their differences the children and horses learn to work together to reach the freedom they long for. In the meantime, they uncover a Calormene plot to conquer Narnia. The performances are energetic, and the characters easily distinguishable. This recording should not replace the book but rather should serve as an introduction to it. For family listening.ANann Blaine Hilyard, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., ILCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. From the Inside Flap discovers he is not Arsheesh's son and therefore does not belong in the cruel land of Calormen, he joins forces with Bree the talking horse and flees north towards Narnia, where freedom reigns.And so begins their hazardous journey, fraught with mystery and danger. Calormen's capital city of Tashbaan must be crossed, a harsh desert endured, the high mountains of Archenland climbed, their enemies overcome. For the young Shasta it is an adventure beyond his wildest dreams and one destined to change his life forever.This acclaimed BBC Radio dramatization perfectly captures C.S. Lewis' magical world, inviting us to 'breathe' the sweet air of Narnia once again and to join the mighty Aslan and his people in defending its most precious borders. From AudioFile In a dazzling dramatization of heraldry and heroes, another version of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia comes to life. With sound effects that instantly transport one and a diverse cast taking each of the parts, Narnia unfolds and draws listeners in. The BBC cast includes such audiobook luminaries as Martin Jarvis, Fiona Shaw, Garard Green and Stephen Thorne. For seasoned audiophiles it's pure delight to recognize the voice of an actor within a fullcast production. It's a bit like recognizing an old friend. For those new to listening, especially a family, any one of this Narnia series is a perfect place to start. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe or Prince Caspian may be the best known, but each offers charm and adventure. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine