Michael Morpurgo discovered his talent for writing while working as a teacher. Exploring the most profound subjects with a light yet powerful touch, his books tell unforgettable stories in simple, direct words. Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, weaving captivating stories full of drama and intensity that are coming to be regarded as true classics. Even in the desolation of the trenches, where death is always close at hand, Joey’s courage inspires the soldiers around him… Told with Michael Morpurgo’s characteristic skill and compassion, this heartwarming animal story is set against a vividly-evoked backdrop of trench warfare.
With his officer, he bravely charges down the enemy, witnessing all the terror and horror of the frontline. In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of battle on the Western Front.
The moving story of a horse’s courage amid the deadly chaos of the First World War.
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