An e-book edition of War Horse with movie stills, behind-the-scenes photos, storyboards, and more! In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey’s courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer’s son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?
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Summary
Reviewer Name: reader A book written for young adults, War Horse is a story about \"Joey\" a beautiful red bay horse and his life in 1 91 4. The story is written from the horse's prespective and starts with him as a colt, explains his deep friendship with Albert, the boy who raises and trains him and the twists and turns that take Joey from a farm work horse to a war horse in World War I. The settings are fascinating and well written, without losing the young reader in the process. Themes of friendship, loyalty and kindness in the midst of enemies, artillery and wounded soldiers are explored. A book about the bond between a horse and a boy that believes, against all odds, that he can find his horse again ¬this is ultimately a book about love.