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War Horse

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Luke Treadaway
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Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit.

First published back in 1982, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. The book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. This full and unabridged edition is beautifully performed by the National Theatre’s first Albert, OIivier-award-winner Luke Treadaway.

At the outbreak of World War 1, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France.
He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

 Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction War Heartfelt Tear-jerking Theatre

Critic reviews

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian
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amazing story.....everything anyone could want from a book. action, heartfelt, emotional, characters you could connect with. 100% recommend, didn't want to stop listening!!

loved it ❤

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A must read heart capturing story

Excellently written and performed.
told from the horses view point

Beautifuly moving

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Listened to this in one sitting. Loved it, cried, but loved it. Now to teach it.

Genius writing as always from Morpurgo

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It's a really good book. The plot was excellent. I don't want to spoil it

Amazing

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Like most people I suspect, my awareness of War Horse is through the 2011 Steven Spielberg film. This is the book on which the film, and the subsequent West End and Broadway show with puppets is based.
There are two things that surprised me about the book.

1. It is written from the perspective of the horse, Joey.
2. It is very short. More of a novella than a book.

I suspect these two facts are linked as it must be very difficult for a horse to have typed with hooves.

Even better than the Spielberg film

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