The horse and his boy

C. S. Lewis

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The horse and his boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Lewis

Chronicles of Narnia

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A courageous young prince teams up with a clever talking horse to embark on a thrilling adventure across unfamiliar lands. Together, they face challenges and uncover secrets as they strive to protect their magical kingdom from looming threats. Their journey is filled with bravery, friendship, and discovery.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

241 pages
49,425 words
5h 30m read-aloud
ISBN
0064471063
Pages
241
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,425
Read-Aloud
~5h 30m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

FantasyAllegoryAventuresMagieFrères Et SoeursRoman Pour La JeunesseChevauxNarniaRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseRoman FantastiqueFantasy FictionAdventure and AdventurersHorsesChild and Youth FictionGood and EvilFairy TalesFantastic FictionEnglish LiteratureEnglish Fantasy FictionTranslations Into SpanishSpanish Language MaterialsFantasíaMagicPolish Language MaterialsAdventure StoriesBoysFicción JuvenilBien Y MalNovela FantásticaFantasy StoriesSiblings