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War Horse [Kindle Edition]

Michael Morpurgo (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (596 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 (596 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,299 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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410 of 427 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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5.0 out of 5 stars War horse
Fantastic read, couldn't put down. Well written got the feeling I was there. How much do we owe to those horses.
Published 2 days ago by geoff benson
5.0 out of 5 stars Warhorse - the book
This item was bought as present for friend and they were very pleased with this. I was also happy with the look of the item and the quick delivery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Morpurgo never disappoints
Michael Morpurgo never disappoints - another well written and interesting story which children and adults love to read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars War horse
I thought that this book was brilliant. I absolutely loved it every single bit of this wonderful book. One of the best books I have read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Loved this book,from the start you are captured by the friendship between joey and Albert,when joey goes off to war,the characters he encounters,I cried more than once x
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I really enjoyed reading this book. It had me gripped from start to finish. An ideal read for all ages.
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4.0 out of 5 stars an inspiring novel!
a moving story. shows true courage and hope. friend ship and love. a sppectacular adtaptation as a film too. sad but exiting! a must read! maia age 12
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This book is a stunning read! It takes you on a journey through WWI that is moving and emotional, all from the persepctive of a horse. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Horse's eye view
Well written and though sad doesn't dwell too much on the destuctiveness of war or the human etc suffering but a more positive beat and measure of understanding runs through... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Inspiring
Amazing and Emotional Book I Would Recommended This To Anyone That Connects With Books And Feels For The Characters As Much As I Do.
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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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