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Jun 3, 1982 · Michael Morpurgo. 4.15. 56,455 ratings5,708 reviews. A powerful tale of war, redemption and a hero's journey. In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front.
War Horse is a British war novel by Michael Morpurgo. It was first published in Great Britain by Kaye & Ward in 1982. The story recounts the experiences of Joey, a horse bought by the Army for service in World War I in France and the attempts of 15-year-old
War Horse holds special appeal for horse lovers, who will care deeply about Joey's plight as he is pushed and pulled between the humans fighting World War I. The novel offers a unique perspective on the hardships endured by war horses, and the emotional and physical needs of horses in general.
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Sep 8, 2010 · Michael Morpurgo’s superb 1982 young adult novel follows a half-Thoroughbred farm horse, as he is separated from his 15-year-old owner and taken to France in 1914 with a British cavalry unit.
Feb 2, 2021 · It tells of an enduring friendship between a boy and his horse, which is touching and will appeal to animal lovers, but this book also helps children to understand the history and deadly chaos of the First World War in an appropriate way.
by Katherine Marsh ; illustrated by Kelly Murphy. In effect, a horse's eye view of the First World War—heart-rending in Black Beauty tradition, anti-war like All Quiet..., certainly unusual and dramatic.
Feb 1, 2012 · An e-book edition of War Horse with movie stills, behind-the-scenes photos, storyboards, and more! In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to...
Joey is a young farm horse, sold to the army at the beginning of the First World War. Through his eyes the reader experiences the devastation of the Western Front, his capture by the Germans and his entrapment in No Man's Land.
War Horse: a children’s First World War modern classic Paperback – 3 Aug. 2023. by Michael Morpurgo (Author) 4.6 8,916 ratings. Teachers' pickfor school years 1–9. See all formats and editions. Save 5% on any 4 qualifying items | Terms.
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