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War Horse (Paperback)

by Michael Morpurgo (Author), Francois Place (Illustrator)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd; New edition edition (4 Nov 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405215879
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405215879
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 28,983 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The story of a friendship lasting through the toughest of tests. Through the eyes of the war horse, Joey, Michael Morpurgo tells the moving and powerful story of survival on the Western Front.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Some horse sense..., 4 Oct 2004
By Christian Spriet "Chacklee Chack" (Bruges, Belgium) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: War Horse (Paperback)
Set in three European countries where war hits hard in 1914, Morpurgo's book surprisingly puts its focus with a young horse, through whose eyes and mind the reader is familiarized with the atrocities of war as they unfold. While as a literary device this might appear cheap or far-fetched, here it functions in quite a unique way.
Whether witness, victim or participant, Joey (the horse) merely undergoes whilst observing without interacting by means of speech the way that humans would.
The restraint which the author imposes on his narrative in selecting this point of view just works wonders. The further into the story, the reader (whether adult or youngster) gradually conceives a growing sympathy with the war horse and ends up nearly identifying with his animal companion.
Along with Joey, he gets to interact with the people (civilian or military) who temporarily own him and gradually will, of his own account, make a distinction between the ones who approach him fairly or harshly. As he is dragged into the avalanche of warfare, he gets to make sense of the horse's gratitude and emotionality one way, and his pain or distress, another.
To cut (not such) a long story short, to say that Mr Morpurgo does perfect credit to whoever gets dragged into the nightmarish abyss of war at any time and any place, is no exaggeration. His understated style only adds to the qualities that characterize the book as it is.
Perfection is not of this world, so the word goes, but this one comes ever so close.
War horse is a gem. It is a must-read, and not just for young readers.
Read and understand why, at times, books are indispensable.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this and realise the futility of War..., 4 Oct 1999
This review is from: War Horse (Paperback)
A tremendous book, and it deserves to be up there with Black Beauty. The tale of a horse that becomes part of World War1, and it views the war from both sides. The story is tightly written, the narrative excellent, and the things that happen will live with you long after the book is finished. A climatic scene between enemies is the highlight of the book and should make children (and adults) realise the futility of war. Get the tissues out...this is a wonderful, thought provoking story-with,I hasten to add, a sort of happy ending. Read it yourself, then give it to your children - a wonderful, wonderful book!
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 17 Sep 2004
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I read this book when I was about ten, it was amazing, totally absorbing, I got to the major war scene when I was in quiet reading at school, and cried. Thirteen years later, I have never forgotten this book, it's wonderful, and the author is great and really knows how to capture a reader.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired piece of writing, thought provoking and touching
With the huge success of the play in the West End I thought I would read the book and was surprised about how poignant and touching the story of a horse sold to the army was as... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Partner to Private Peaceful
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I bought this book for my Granddaughter and in her word "The book was really awesome, really really enjoyed it" That's ok for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever
To all readers who love sentimental stories,
This book is the story of a horse called Joey who is bought by a farmer before the First World War and who becomes great friends... Read more
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My 11 year old daughter is a big fan of the author & thoroughly enjoying this book. Highly recommended author for children who enjoy a mature storyline written in a style that... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Go War Horse!!!
Hi I am only 10 but this is the best book i have read in 10 years.I love the story it can get sad at times and make you cry but it is very enjoyeble. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars HEARTBREAKING STORY FOR HORSE LOVERS
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