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War Horse [Kindle Edition]

Michael Morpurgo (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (611 customer reviews)
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In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches

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A thoroughbred horse, Joey, is passed through a succession of owners until he finally finds himself in the thick of the action in the First World War. He is then captured by the English and is finally reunited with his original, loving owners. Reissued.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 200 KB
  • Print Length: 193 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1405226668
  • Publisher: Egmont (8 Mar 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003B5M0PO
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (611 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,562 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it! 13 Sep 2009
A Kid's Review
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
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411 of 428 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Some horse sense... 4 Oct 2004
By Christian Spriet
Format: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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156 of 163 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this and realise the futility of War... 4 Oct 1999
By behindu1@aol.com
Format: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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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Skilful book that brings the history to life 9 Jan 2012
By eppingstrider
Format:Kindle Edition
I wanted to see the play when it opened, but I didn't. I wanted to read the book, and with the film coming out, I wanted to read the book before I saw the film. And so I read it this morning in one sitting. I'm not sure whether this was because I couldn't put it down or rather because by the time I needed to put it down I had nearly finished. So I did finish. And I wasn't disappointed.

In a way the story is fairly predictable, but then I was brought up on Black Beauty, and anyone who was moved by Captain's exploits in the Crimean War as told there will find lots of familiar things in Michael Morpugo's book. But there is much more. Joey's story is told from beginning to nearly the end (since he lives happily ever after), but it travels with him through the whole of the Great War, the War to End all Wars. As you see the story from all sides, you realise, if you didn't before, the stupidity of it all, with people very much like each other coming into Joey's life in turn, killing each other with ever more deadly technology, all because of their patriotism, when all they really want to do is have simple lives and look after their homes.

It is a skilful book that will bring the history to life for a younger reader, and yet leaves a clearer vision of life in that period to an older, more wordly reader, due to the pictures painted by the author. And if you haven't read Black Beauty, either at all or for years, do so. There is much in both books that we need to remember and apply to our care of animals and of each other.
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149 of 156 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Go War Horse!!! 11 Oct 2008
A Kid's Review
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!!!!!!
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110 of 115 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 17 Sep 2004
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
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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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book! 20 April 2006
By T. J. Measures
Format:Paperback
Not since Black Beauty has there been a book like this one. War Horse also tells the plight of the soliders, both German and English and the horrors that they went through. It made me cry but the ending made me smile as well. I think everyone should read it and Anna Sewell would have been proud of it!
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful...especially with the illustrations as well. 16 Dec 2005
By Charliecat
Format:Paperback
This is the classic story of Joey a beautiful and courageous red bay with a white cross on his forehead. Joey is bought by Albert's father. Albert falls in love with him and their friendship is a lasting one. However Albert's father needs money and sells Joey to the Army. Joey goes off to the horrors of the First World War. He meets amazing people, Captain Nicholls, Emilie, Mad Old Friedrich and more amazing horses, including his faithful friend Topthorn. Although Joey suffers much ultimately it is a story of hope.
The illustrations set off this special edition perfectly. It is a beautiful story destined to be a great childrens classic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tale!
Best book for everybody. A amazing twist at the end of a book! That was my first downloaded book for Kindle.
Published 21 hours ago by Jaco
4.0 out of 5 stars War Horse
I rated 4 star cos it is just amazing at the end of the book I was just speechless. I recommend recommend this book to people who are interested in world war two and in horses
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I couldn't put this book down. An absolute amazing read! If you like animals and war time stories - this is the book for you.
Published 3 days ago by Amy-June Vincent
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
a lovely story, but was expecting a more detailed story after the hype of the film. I often find the books so much better. Still a good read if you want something different
Published 4 days ago by maria
5.0 out of 5 stars War horse
Excellent read from start to finish. Needed a tissue handy throughout as it was quite emotional. Suitable for all ages
Published 6 days ago by Mrs J M Cartwright
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely
having seen the play and the film though the book was the next thing. A lovely read. Why should the young get all the best books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars War horse
Got this as my ten year old he was reading it at school and wanted his own copy he re reads it. A good read for kids and it is a change from diary of a wimpy kid book !!
Published 11 days ago by Lynn Barker
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe I'd never read this before
I haven't even seen the stage show but now I want to. Such a brilliant and emotional book. Would recommend
Published 14 days ago by PI
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
I rushed to get it before the movie came out and pleased that I read the book - it was more nostalgic and sad.
Published 15 days ago by S. C. O'brien
5.0 out of 5 stars War horse
Lovely book with beautiful illustrations. If you enjoyed the stage version, you,ll enjoy the book. A lovely keepsake. I know it's a child's book but very suitable for adults.
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That’s what this war is all about, my friend. It’s about which of us is the madder. And clearly you British started with an advantage. You were mad beforehand.’ &quote;
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conquering heroes, but we both knew that the real heroes had not come home, that they were lying out in France alongside Captain Nicholls, Topthorn, Friedrich, David and little Emilie. &quote;
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