War Horse

War Horse

War Horse is a historical fiction novel set on the Western Front during World War I.

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. Together with them, 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?

• About the author: Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo is an English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist. He remains best known for children’s novels such as War Horse .