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The Horse and his Boy
by C. S. Lewis · Grade 2 · AR 4.8
The Horse and his Boy
Reading Comprehension Questions
by C. S. Lewis
Part of the The Chronicles of Narnia series · Book 5 of 7
14 curated questions
The Horse and his Boy is a classic fantasy novel set in the magical world of Narnia. It tells the story of a young boy named Shasta who lives in the southern country of Calormen. He discovers he is not truly the son of the fisherman who raised him and escapes with a talking horse named Bree. On their journey to the free lands of Narnia, they meet another runaway, a Calormene girl named Aravis, and her talking horse, Hwin. Together, they embark on a perilous adventure, uncovering a plot against Narnia and discovering Shasta's true identity.
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What reading level is The Horse and his Boy?
The Horse and his Boy by C. S. Lewis is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Horse and his Boy, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
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