Farm Boy
Michael Morpurgo
The magical sequel to ‘War Horse’, now a major motion picture.
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse and the nation’s favourite storyteller Joey was the last working horse on the farm, and the apple of Grandpa’s eye. In War Horse, Joey was sent away from the farm to be a warhorse in WWI. Grandpa had joined the cavalry in order to find, and fight, with Joey. Farm Boy brings us forward fifty years with Grandpa not only telling his grandson, Joey’s story but also a ‘shameful secret’ which he has held for years… The story is set in Iddesleigh in Devon and lovingly evokes the bonds between farm and farmer; grandson and grandfather. The spirit of rural life is superbly captured in both Michael Morpurgo’s writing and Michael Foreman’s illustrations. An irresistible title from acclaimed author-illustrator partnership.Reviews
I thought this book was excellent and I really loved reading it. I liked how it was from the point of view of someone who is either listening to the book or reading it. I like how you get to see what the boy thinks and feels about what he is hearing or reading. I enjoyed every word this book had to offer!
Viscountess Letizia Palm-tree 12.08.2024
This book was so good to read, and it was great to find out what happened after War Horse had ended. I read the whole book in a single sitting, and it really made me think about all that happened in the World Wars and how lucky I am to be able to go to school properly and learn so much, but still be able to enjoy being outdoors at the weekends.
Ambassador Chester Astronomical 17.08.2023
I would recommend this book my favourite part is when his grandpa told him stories
Doctor Gloriana Mildew 05.08.2023
Really good, shows good determination and how you should never give up.
Anonymous 02.08.2023
It was very like war horse only with a Grandfather telling is grandson about his father, Joeys owner (war horse) when he went to war to find Joey only most of what he said was different from the actual war horse book.
Anonymous 31.07.2023
Very good book have loads of good thoughts to be thought at war. Lovely book.
Anonymous 27.07.2023
Lovely story but it hadn't specified the secret .
Principal Panther Sherbet 26.07.2023
Good
Prince Augustus Eragon 02.12.2022
This book was good. It had a horse in it and I like horses.
Senorita Bubbles Anteater 25.08.2022
I laughed a lot. It was a great sequel to war horse
Anonymous 24.08.2022
Star Reviewer
1). Joey and the man. 2).Yes.
Anonymous 12.08.2022
It was a great experience with reading it and great adverbs and a bit dramatic with the ending .This interesting book is about a real life in the olden days but probably not all of it is true but I can’t tell you because I don’t know if it’s totally true. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in old but true story and a good idea of how it is so good.
Duchess Morgana Bojangles 01.08.2022
Shocking
Anonymous 16.07.2022
Not much happened in the book it was good but not the most interesting
Empress Gloriana Sequins 11.07.2022
I liked corporal the best. I would recommend this book to someone, it was great and I really enjoyed it.
Nurse Wanda Mittens 17.02.2022
I like the Grandpa probably because he was the one who 'made the story' and he may not have the 'best' grammar or be the best at English but it sounds like he had a great time when he was little. And it's nice how he just wants a peaceful life on the farm. I recommend it but if your like 10 or under you might not understand.
Anonymous 28.08.2021
Really good story, read it really quickly.
Superintendent Hank O’Doughnut 25.08.2021
It was emotional heart warming story, full of friendship and passion.I would recommend it to anybody who likes horses or a dramatic story . My book was a fiction book and i would have to say my favourite character is probably Joey (the horse on the cover) because of all his spirit and perseverance.
Madam Majorca Windchime 16.08.2021
This book is an amazing sequel of War horse explaining what happened to Albert after Joey left for war.
General Jewel Paperclip 11.08.2021
I really liked this book because I read War Horse and it gave me another story.
Lord Crocodile Starlight 08.08.2021
