War Horse
Michael Morpurgo, Francois Place
The book that inspired Steven Spielberg’s Hollywood blockbuster movie and an internationally acclaimed stage show …it can only be Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse. In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. The bedlam of battle had begun. All around me men cried and fell to the ground, and horses reared and screamed in an agony of fear and pain. The shells whined and roared overhead, and every explosion seemed like an earthquake to us. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story. Former Children’s Laureate and award-winning author, Michael Morpurgo, has written nearly 100 books for children, many of them war stories. But none have become as famous as War Horse. Inspiring a long-running stage show and a box office film directed by Steven Spielberg, War Horse has become an international sensation. Read the book that started it all; the stunning wartime classic.
Reviews
A nostalgic story
Coach Panther Bubble-wrap 18.01.2026
I really like this book and it was a good book and I recommend it to everyone and anyone
Chief Binky Windchime 20.02.2025
It was a nice book about a horse that went to war
Professor Mars Buffalo 31.07.2024
It was interesting reading a book from the perspective of a horse, I have never read a book like that before. My favourite character is Topthon because he was very strong and would never give up
Count Mandrake Costa-Rica 22.01.2024
Very good book
Queen Boadicea Mittens 17.01.2024
War horse was a really interesting book as you got to understand war from the perspective of a horse.
Professor Kipper Pineapple 02.09.2023
This was a great book about war and a horse who joins the war.
Judge Ice-T Jellybaby 29.08.2023
i love this book and it is actually my favourite book ever.
Anonymous 13.08.2023
War horse is a very sad but exciting story
Constable Pug Gravy 03.08.2023
I liked the way it made you think about Joey’s life.
Anonymous 31.07.2023
This book was very enticing as there was very snappy descriptions alongside long descriptions.
Master Snoopy Bumblebee 25.07.2023
It wasn’t good and did not like the images .By Amelie
Anonymous 22.07.2023
brilliant book very heartwarming great for historical fiction lovers and horse lovers.
Anonymous 19.07.2023
Star Reviewer
this book was intersting
Princess Fandango Jumpsuit 14.07.2023
I loved this book! I especially loved the horses. It’s a very sad story but it is very beautiful!
Doctor Beany Quagmire 13.07.2023
A very nice book
Lord Chilli Pineapple 07.07.2023
Star Reviewer
Great but could use details
Anonymous 25.08.2022
I thought it was a very sad story because how many horses and people died during the wars. I liked Albert the most because of his reasons for fighting in the war. I would recommend this book because it is a gripping enjoyable tale.
Major Grip Nuggets 25.08.2022
it was great
Anonymous 24.08.2022
I thought the book was quite sad and moving at times but very exciting. The author would leave a big question at the end of each chapter. My favourite character was Joey because he will never give up on his targets. I would recommend this book for 8 years old and above.
Corporal Virgil Dangerous 15.08.2022
