War Horse
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, published by Farshore on August 3, 2023, is a classic children’s novel that explores the harrowing experiences of a horse named Joey during the First World War. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds through Joey’s eyes as he witnesses the brutal realities of battle, capturing the essence of friendship amidst the chaos and destruction of war.
Readers will find a poignant story that delves into themes of loyalty and the contrasting nature of humanity during times of conflict. War Horse offers insights into the impact of war not only on soldiers but also on the animals caught in its turmoil. With elements of action and adventure, this book serves as an engaging introduction for young readers to the historical context of WWI, while also highlighting the enduring bonds formed in the face of adversity.
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Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.
In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story.
War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.
A great way of introducing young readers to the realities of WWI. Look out for Morpurgo’s other war fiction including Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya, King of the Cloud Forests and An Eagle in the Snow.
War Horse is a story of universal suffering for a universal audience by a writer who ‘has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers’ (The Guardian).
Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
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