The Horse and His Boy is one of the later books in the Chronicles of Narnia; it tells the story of Shasta, a fisherman's adopted son, who runs away from home with a talking horse, Bree. As the two make their way through the oppressive land of Calormene to Narnia, they meet the runaway princess Aravis and discover a conspiracy that may threaten the free lands to the north. The novel explores the themes of identity and Christianity.
Kaffir Boy is the autobiography of Mark Mathabane, born in the South African township of Alexandra and raised during the era of apartheid. Although he is poor and spends his childhood facing vicious racism and discrimination, Mathabane excels in school, and eventually discovers tennis. After being mentored by a famous tennis player, he sets his sights on getting a scholarship and going to college in the United States. This novel explores the themes of race and discrimination.