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This is a stunning wartime classic. 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. 'The bedlam of battle had begun. All around me men cried and fell to the ground, and horses reared and screamed in an agony of fear and pain. The shells whined and roared overhead, and every explosion seemed like an earthquake to us.' One horse has seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story.
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Michael Morpurgo has written over one hundred books and won many awards. In 1976 Michael and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas. In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work in creating these farms and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse was adapted into a hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End play in 2007. Michael is a tireless champion for children's books and was formerly the Children's Laureate.
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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love it!,it's the best book I've ever read! It's sad good,exciting,and touching.
I'd recomend it to people who love adventure and who love animals. Charlotte age 8
I'd recomend it to people who love adventure and who love animals. Charlotte age 8
142 of 147 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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. This is a book for keeps a must read.if you like this book then you will also like Born to run.WAR HORSE IS THE BEST!!!!!!
392 of 408 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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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we are reading this book in english at school and i think it is by far the best book i have ever read. Read more
Published 1 day ago by warbricksc
War Horse
What can I say, I thought this book was wonderful, the fact that it was the horse telling the story was exceptional, I am sure the film would not come across quite the same and I... Read more
Published 3 days ago by F. Whitham
I don't know what to say
The warhorse book I received was now a week later and still haven't got it but the movie was absolutely incredible .
Published 8 days ago by 1nd14
War Horse
My son loves listening to this at bedtime. The discs were in mint condition and arrived really quickly. If you like Morpugo then this is a good item to add to your collection. Read more
Published 10 days ago by valstartrek
Much better than the film, mostly.
Having seen the film I read the book. The film - though it has some grim scenes - left out some of the more harrowing stuff and was kind in the way it let your mind fill in the... Read more
Published 10 days ago by steve
War Horse. Michael Morpurgo
After reading reviews for this book,I was expecting a masterpiece and feel I will be standing alone in airing my disappointment. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Eileen
Poignant and Moving
Saw the movie first and then bought the book. It's written from the horse's point of view, in the style of Black Beauty, and is very well done. Read more
Published 15 days ago by McRanger
Amazing, hell and back adventure.
Review by Louis, aged 8.
Fabulous book because there were lots of people that come into the story and eventually they all link. Read more
Fabulous book because there were lots of people that come into the story and eventually they all link. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Dr and sons
War Horse
An Excellant book well writen,brings home the follishness of war and the great lose of so many young lives,bought as a supprise birthday present.
Published 26 days ago by Arthur
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I bought this book on the strength of reviews for the stage play and film, never having read any other books by this author. Is it a childrens book? I found it far too simplistic! Read more
Published 29 days ago by Suze
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