Michael Morpurgo

Stories for everyone

War Horse

Age: 9+

Published: August 2007

ISBN: 9781405226660

Format: Paperback

This number 1 bestselling book is the incredibly moving story of one horse’s experience in the deadly chaos of the First World War. In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towards the enemy, witnessing the horror of the frontline. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey’s courage touches the soldiers around him.

Awards:

Runner-up for the Whitbread Award

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BOOKWORM!!!!!!!!!!! says:

The book was much better than the film. Inspiring and fascinating story with true depth. Really good , like all Micheal Morpugo books.

jade says:

This book is amazing i am hopefully going to watch the film tomorrow its amece

Beth Kerrigan says:

I have seen the film and i am taking the book on holiday with me… i cannot wait to read it !  smile

MaisyLion59 says:

This is my joint-favourite book by MM!  It shows how the raw power of war can be overcome by the incredible power of friendship and loyalty!  Joey is a lovable and brave character.  Albert is straight, smart and honest.  An unbeatable duo!

Susan says:

What a beautiful book.  Michael Morpugo brings home the horrors of war through the eyes of a young farm horse and the loyalty and courage felt between man and beast.  The poignancy and bittersweet nature of the tale makes this a book that will be remembered and appreciated for a very long time.

Aidan says:

The most amazing book in my life ive read. I watched the film for my birthday but the books much better. The best. i really want to watch it in theatre to. I love Michael Morpurgo books there       the best.

Smidget says:

I loved the book and movie but i want to know where you got the idea of making the book about a horse (joey).

Craig Little says:

Words cannot describe how good this book is…
It’s just too good!

Eladona says:

I have read this book two times in one dya and i still like it as if i was reading it for the first time!!!

Arch says:

This was the best book I have ever read! It is so touching and unique because the main character is not a human. Also, it shows that animals have love and have feelings. I totally recommend the book, play and movie!

Saffron Brown says:

great book! I told my class about it and now EVERYONE is reading it, including the teacher!

Ben says:

War horse is one of my favourites. it is a great touching story about how world war 1 would be like and how Joey is brought up. From a horse on a farm to a horse in the war. They also realize that the real heroes, are lying out in France. Alongside topthorn, captain Nichoels, little Emily, David and Friedrich.

lolo22 says:

I haven’t read this book myself but a lot of people have recommended it to me. And its gone world wide so its definitely worth reading smile

Iris says:

I have and I want to buy this book so much but I think it’s a bit hard to find in Malaysia bookstore…

Sandy says:

Albert is sooo lucky to have Joey around him!! So does the cavalry…

keeleigh says:

The book is really good, it gets to my heart and I love all of his books but War Horse is the best one.

Pam says:

An amazing easy to read book. I could not put it down, I read on through tears and smiles, a book that truly touches the heart and mind. My daughter read it in 2 days and at 12 said it was one of the best books she had read, she too could not put it down. This book is so suitable for any age group-very powerful.

Hay says:

War Horse is an incredibly moving story and a great chaos in the first world war this is not any ordinary horse he is one of a kind, he saves many lives and broken hearts!!!

John Broom says:

This is an incredible book. Michael Morpurgo displays the great talent of talking only to you. He is in the same class as Hemingway, Steinbeck & Dickens. My first Morpurgo read, but not my last. His books should be required reading at school. They show that hope and love can shine through, whatever happens.

lincoln master says:

Well, the movie is amazing and i’m reading the book at the moment and it is so amazing ! raspberry

joanna Herring Johnson says:

thought this book was really good. i thought the way he wrote it was really nice.

nemo says:

it is the most best book that the universe will love it

Isabella Warman says:

War Horse is an amazing book and when you finish reading it you are guaranteed you will need a box of tissues. AMAZING! A must buy book. Worth every second you read of it. It will touch the your heart and make you want to read it again and again and that’s GUARANTEED! Like all Micheal Morpugo books.

Liddy says:

This book is soooo good!!!!! The only book that has ever made me burst into tears just by reading it.

Beth D says:

Well War Horse, what can I say? For me there are no words to describe War Horse. The story line is out of this world and the way it has been written, doesn't only show how wonderful Michael Morpurgo is at making storys, with a never ending surge of suspense which grabs you through the whole book but the way it draws the reader in is incredible - I have never wanted to read a book so much before. It is thanks to Michael Morpurgo that I like to read and enjoy the storys he has written.