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War Horse (War Horse #1)
A powerful tale of war, redemption, and a hero's journey.
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...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...more
Hardcover, 165 pages
Published
April 1st 2007
by Scholastic Press
(first published 1982)
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I listened to this on audio and was listening to this while making my way to a ‘gig’ at Wooster College in Ohio, where I was to draw caricatures. Drawing caricatures for the public requires a certain amount of upbeat interaction, so it might not have been a good time to cry over Joey the War Horse. I hope my Eyes weren’t all puffy.
Joey is a special horse. Special enough to be purchased to serve in the first world war as a Calvary horse. But the whole time he is in the war he longs for the day he...more
Joey is a special horse. Special enough to be purchased to serve in the first world war as a Calvary horse. But the whole time he is in the war he longs for the day he...more
Small Books can often leave big impressions and this is the case with War Horse by Michael Morpurgo.
Michael Murpurgo writes wonderful children's novels and I had loved some of his books very much and War Horse is one of those books that leaves a lasting impression.
This is not a novel with a complicated plot or twists and turns but a beautiful story simply told and I find sometimes these can be the best.
Warhorse is a moving story about a horse called Joey and his experiences during service in th...more
Michael Murpurgo writes wonderful children's novels and I had loved some of his books very much and War Horse is one of those books that leaves a lasting impression.
This is not a novel with a complicated plot or twists and turns but a beautiful story simply told and I find sometimes these can be the best.
Warhorse is a moving story about a horse called Joey and his experiences during service in th...more
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Grāmatas “Kara zirgs” autors ir Maikls Morpurgo. Autors visus savus 68 gadus ir pavadījis Anglijā, dzīvojis un rakstījis savus darbus, ko dara vēlaizvien. Romānu “Kara zirgs” viņš sarakstīja 1982. gadā, kas 2012. gadā tika iestudēts arī uz kino ekrāniem, piesaistīdams lielāku lasītāju loku. Notikumi vijās ap Pirmo Pasaules karu 1914. gadā, galvenokārt Francijā, un autors ir izveidojis apbrīnojamu kara romānu no savādāka skata punkta, kas ir grūti iedomājams.
Šajās lapaspusēs ir stāsts par zirga...more
Šajās lapaspusēs ir stāsts par zirga...more
A book about war. About fighting and surviving.
A book about friendship and loyalty. And about death and grief and moving on.
Written from the POV of a horse, this book was absolutely breathtaking. And honetsly, not only the book. I cried when I read the book and I cried even harder when I watched the movie.
It was one of the few books I read that was actually about WWI. Since so many books are about the Second World War I was very intrigued about a book that pictured the First one!
The main part i...more
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I read this book after watching and loving the movie. I struggled with a 3 or 4 star rating, but as with most books, the ending made me give it the higher. The ending paragraph was different/odd.. Not my way of a good ending, ending. (the last paragraph)
Inspirational? Not really. Worth reading? Yep.
Inspirational? Not really. Worth reading? Yep.
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This is a double wow book for me! Joey, the war horse, tells about his adventures during World War 1 and the special bond he has with a young boy named Albert. At only 160 pages or so, it goes very fast. I loved it! I look forward to seeing the movie which is coming out on Christmas.
(Gerard's review)
War Horse is a touching book that kept my interest all through. Although it is a children's book, I enjoyed it but must admit I got teary-eyed reading it. Parts were very sad but I loved the ending!...more
(Gerard's review)
War Horse is a touching book that kept my interest all through. Although it is a children's book, I enjoyed it but must admit I got teary-eyed reading it. Parts were very sad but I loved the ending!...more
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This was a fun read and allowed your imagination to conjure up wonderful images. It is narrated by Joey the horse which offers a particularly interesting insight.
It is about a horse called Joey and his incredible journey. Ted Narracott buys Joey and gives him to his son Albert. However when the First World War begins, Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He is looked after by Captain Nicholls, however Captain Nicholls is killed in battle and Joey is captured by the German Army. Thi...more
It is about a horse called Joey and his incredible journey. Ted Narracott buys Joey and gives him to his son Albert. However when the First World War begins, Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He is looked after by Captain Nicholls, however Captain Nicholls is killed in battle and Joey is captured by the German Army. Thi...more
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This book, told from the perspective of a horse, is like an old-fashioned children's novel. Joey is a horse who as a small colt is sold to a farmer who is quite good tempered when he isn't drunk, but cruel when he is. Luckily, the farmer's son loves and cares for Joey. When the farmer sells the grown Joey to the British Army to serve as a cavalry horse in the early days of WWI, Joey starts an oddyssey that brings him into contact with many owners, both kind and cruel. The language in Morpugo's n...more
Nov 26, 2012
Katie Kerns
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War Horse
By: Michael Morpurgo
Joey is the main character of this historical fiction novel set at the start of World War 1 in England in 1914. Joey is a horse and he tells this story.
Joey was bought at an auction by a mean man who only bid on him so another farmer couldn't have him. Joey is taken to his farm and meets the farmer’s son Albert. Joey and Albert are instant friends and they work together on the farm plowing and preparing the fields. One day Albert is away ringing the bells at church...more
By: Michael Morpurgo
Joey is the main character of this historical fiction novel set at the start of World War 1 in England in 1914. Joey is a horse and he tells this story.
Joey was bought at an auction by a mean man who only bid on him so another farmer couldn't have him. Joey is taken to his farm and meets the farmer’s son Albert. Joey and Albert are instant friends and they work together on the farm plowing and preparing the fields. One day Albert is away ringing the bells at church...more
The book and the movie were different in several ways. Point of view was an obvious one. Because the horse tells the story in the book, the similarities between the 2 enemy combatants are more evident. I think the author’s anti-war position comes through more clearly in the book. The part about plowing the field was also different. The scene of the selling of the horse to the army is identical.
Here are my favorite quotes:
Worked hard because of bond of trust and devotion. P. 31
“We are the same o...more
Here are my favorite quotes:
Worked hard because of bond of trust and devotion. P. 31
“We are the same o...more
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War Horse is a sad and heart-warming story. I find it interesting how Joey tells the story so it's from a horses point of view. In some parts there was too much talking but I still loved the story!
As I followed Joey through his adventures, it felt like I was one of the characters. I could be Albert, Emilie, Topthorn, or even Joey himself.
Overall, I loved this book; it was as good as the film. Books are always better than films though, because you can capture thoughts and feelings.
As I followed Joey through his adventures, it felt like I was one of the characters. I could be Albert, Emilie, Topthorn, or even Joey himself.
Overall, I loved this book; it was as good as the film. Books are always better than films though, because you can capture thoughts and feelings.
This was so good.....I don't have time for a long in depth review right now, but gosh this was a really amazing story.
While I won't deny I enjoyed the movie more, War Horse was an easy, emotional read that I think most people would enjoy. Especially if you like history and animals.
I loved the relationship between Albert and his horse. If you don't have time to read, then at least watch the movie. It's almost 99% like the book and well worth the time. Plus Benedict Cumberbatch is in it. *coughs*
While I won't deny I enjoyed the movie more, War Horse was an easy, emotional read that I think most people would enjoy. Especially if you like history and animals.
I loved the relationship between Albert and his horse. If you don't have time to read, then at least watch the movie. It's almost 99% like the book and well worth the time. Plus Benedict Cumberbatch is in it. *coughs*
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Dec 26, 2011
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2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Intellegent 10-15 years old
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Finished this book within hours, since it was quite light (children's fiction). Although it was set during the Great War of 1914-1917 - and from a very unique prespective: Joey, a magnificent horse. He (I think I could never address horses as 'it' ever again) passes from hand to hand, his beauty is covered with blood and mud, he gets attached to the black stallion and to the people who love him, and goodbye is harder than he thought. He experience the soldier's pain and deep hopeless fear and se...more
I am worried as I read this that a horse will die. I am hoping against it. I love that it is narrated by the horse. LOVE!!!
***
This book was really good. Super. Sweeter ending I couldn't have imagined.
***
This book was really good. Super. Sweeter ending I couldn't have imagined.
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A quick airplane read that had me in tears at certain points. I always enjoy a good children's book that is centered around an animal.
Lovely children's story. I will not be racing out to see the movie, although I will watch it if it comes to the TV (so I can see it in English). I am planning to be in NYC this summer, so will drag my family (kicking and screaming) to see the stage production at the Lincoln Center Theater. Don't miss the gallery of photos at the Lincoln Center site.
Review here on my Blog Page.
Review here on my Blog Page.
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This is a good two stars. It was literally OK.
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From the farms of England as a working horse, to the battlefields of Germany during WWI, Joey, a Thoroughbred horse, talks in his own voice about his life as a war horse.
Horses were invaluable during the war effort. Without horses there was no way to carry guns, ammunition or water for the troops. They were used for cavalry and ambulances to carry the wounded. A war horse surviving this life was rare. But not every War Horse was lucky enough to have an owner like Albert.
Albert is a young teenage...more
Horses were invaluable during the war effort. Without horses there was no way to carry guns, ammunition or water for the troops. They were used for cavalry and ambulances to carry the wounded. A war horse surviving this life was rare. But not every War Horse was lucky enough to have an owner like Albert.
Albert is a young teenage...more
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Cooper Emmons
Warhorse
War Horse
In war horse the book is seen though a horses eyes, his name is Joey. Joey is a beautiful horse and his master is the farm owners son albert. Albert loves and cares for Joey, they have a personal connection with each other. This story takes place in england in 1914, on there farm. Albert and Joey are very close and as the farm isn't making much money Joey is sold to the army for money they need. Albert is sick over this he says he will join the army as soon...more
Cooper Emmons
Warhorse
War Horse
In war horse the book is seen though a horses eyes, his name is Joey. Joey is a beautiful horse and his master is the farm owners son albert. Albert loves and cares for Joey, they have a personal connection with each other. This story takes place in england in 1914, on there farm. Albert and Joey are very close and as the farm isn't making much money Joey is sold to the army for money they need. Albert is sick over this he says he will join the army as soon...more
War Horse was a pretty good book. It was about a horse that goes all over the world during the war. His name is Joey, but he gets many different names throughout his journeys. It thought it seemed like a very long book, even though it doesn’t have very many pages. It took me forever to get through the book. It was good, just long.
The story starts out when Joey is born, and a boy named Albert comes and buys him. His father is very mean and goes and gets drunk every Tuesday every night. One day,...more
The story starts out when Joey is born, and a boy named Albert comes and buys him. His father is very mean and goes and gets drunk every Tuesday every night. One day,...more
War Horse has been on my to-read for a long time as I have been wanting to see the stage play for a while now. With the film coming out in the new year, I received this book for Christmas and built up the courage to read it. As an animal lover I knew I would find it very upsetting.
Told from the viewpoint of a horse called Joey, it begins with him as a six month old foal at a horse fair being separated from his mother. What follows is a series of distressing incidents throughout his life, but his...more
My dad lent this to me after we'd watched Michael Parkinson interview the author, and then watched a doco about the theatre adaptation. (I still haven't seen the Spielberg film adaptation.)
It's a slender book; I ripped through it in a couple of hours. At quite a few points I felt that tightness that comes before bursting into tears, but I think that's more about the general trust and generosity people have for animals than any quality of the writing itself, which is quite corny and workmanlike,...more
It's a slender book; I ripped through it in a couple of hours. At quite a few points I felt that tightness that comes before bursting into tears, but I think that's more about the general trust and generosity people have for animals than any quality of the writing itself, which is quite corny and workmanlike,...more
When Joey came home to Albert Narracot, it was destiny that these two would be friends forever. Known for his spirit and his beauty, Joey, a Thoroughbred, was bought by Albert's father, when he should have bought a cow, Joey had to be broken and trained to be a work horse. When no one thought a horse like Joey could do it, Albert and his equine companion sent out to prove everyone wrong. Although Joey had proven his worth as a work horse, the family farm that was meant for Albert was failing. In...more
This is my second reading of the book; the first time I read it was many years ago as a child. I decided to re-read so that I could then watch the film.
War Horse is a children's book from the point of view of Joey, a farm horse that has four white socks and a distinctive white cross on his forehead. It begins with Joey and his loving master Albert and then he is thrown into the First World War. Albert longs to follow but is too young.
I really enjoyed this book. Reading it as an adult I had forgo...more
War Horse is a children's book from the point of view of Joey, a farm horse that has four white socks and a distinctive white cross on his forehead. It begins with Joey and his loving master Albert and then he is thrown into the First World War. Albert longs to follow but is too young.
I really enjoyed this book. Reading it as an adult I had forgo...more
The book "War Horse" is a very thrilling novel that catches the attention of all horse lovers and thrill riding people of all ages.
The purpose of the book, "War Horse" shows the affection of a young boy and his courageous horse Joey. The events that the boy and horse went through were life changing and had a big impact of how they became closer and eventually inseparable as a team.
The theme of the book really stood out and can be compared in today's society. The theme was if you really love...more
The purpose of the book, "War Horse" shows the affection of a young boy and his courageous horse Joey. The events that the boy and horse went through were life changing and had a big impact of how they became closer and eventually inseparable as a team.
The theme of the book really stood out and can be compared in today's society. The theme was if you really love...more
Maikla Morpurgo grāmata Kara zirgs ir ļoti interesanta. Maikls Morpurgo 68 gadus ir pavadījis Anglijā, rakstījis savus darbus, ko dara vēl aizvien. Romānu “Kara zirgs” viņš sarakstīja 1982. gadā, kas 2012. gadā tika iestudēts arī uz kino ekrāniem.
Šajā grāmatā darbība notiek Pirmā Pasaules kara laikā 1914. gadā, galvenokārt Francijā, Maikls Morpurgo ir izveidojis kara romānu no savādāka skata punkta, kas retajam ir tikai iedomājams.
Šeit ir stāsts par zirgu, kāda bija viņa dzīve Pirmā Pasaules k...more
Šajā grāmatā darbība notiek Pirmā Pasaules kara laikā 1914. gadā, galvenokārt Francijā, Maikls Morpurgo ir izveidojis kara romānu no savādāka skata punkta, kas retajam ir tikai iedomājams.
Šeit ir stāsts par zirgu, kāda bija viņa dzīve Pirmā Pasaules k...more
I have almost finished reading a great quick-read titled Warhorse. The book is pretty light and can be read in one afternoon but in subject matter it is very compelling and a sweet but troublesome story.The story is told through the eyes of a horse in World War l, a very interesting perspective. It models the bravery and stamina it took for horses to survive through the gruesome battles. Horses are amazing creatures to be able to trot right into a death zone, straight in to the blast of a gun.
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Poignant, heartwarming and candid, this incredibly moving story highlights the brutality of war through the eyes of a horse
This stunning book is so affecting, deeply moving and which touches your heart with such thought-provoking guilelessness that you will find it hard not to connect with this epic tale. From master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, here is another spectacular story that stands-out from all the rest by the strength of narrative and truth-drawing clarity. Unlike many accounts of Wo...more
This stunning book is so affecting, deeply moving and which touches your heart with such thought-provoking guilelessness that you will find it hard not to connect with this epic tale. From master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, here is another spectacular story that stands-out from all the rest by the strength of narrative and truth-drawing clarity. Unlike many accounts of Wo...more
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It all begins for Joey as a young colt in the small village. Joey is bought by a local farmer and forms a special bond with the farmer’s son, Albert. Initially life is idyllic as the pair work the fields and ride along the Torridge River. There are distant rumblings of trouble in Europe but life goes on at Narracott farm.
The tranquillity does not last and at the outbreak of war Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. The plot then follows Joey’s experiences of the trenches, ‘No Man’s...more
The tranquillity does not last and at the outbreak of war Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. The plot then follows Joey’s experiences of the trenches, ‘No Man’s...more
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Michael Morpurgo is the author of many books for children, five of which have been made into films. He also writes his own screenplays and libretti for opera. Born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 1943, he was evacuated to Cumberland during the last years of the war, then returned to London, moving later to Essex. After a brief and unsuccessful spell in the army, he took up teaching and started to...more
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