Michael morpurgos childrens book war horse tells the story of world war i through the eyes of joey, a courageous young horse. Watch the video book trailer joey is a warhorse, but he wasnt always. Written by michael morpurgo, audiobook narrated by john keating. Michael morpurgo s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit. He doesnt understand the war or any of the causes of his suffering, but he responds to the people who treat him kindly with love and loyalty. However, i found this story to be upliftingjoey, despite all he suffers, retains his trust and love for human beings. A truly different angle of a war, seen from the angle of a horse.
A horse taken from a boy that loves him and not just getting thrown into the midst of strangers, but also straight in to a war. From calm, rural england to a noisy, dirty, cold france where he isnt always fed. Once, he was a farm horse and a gentle boy named albert was his master. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Its a powerful, gut wrenching story because most of those horses never made it back to their original homes. Michael morpurgo, luke treadaway, harpercollins publishers limited. This week, the audio book version of michael morpurgos war. War horse by michael morpurgo audiobook the parent store. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in france. Michael morpurgos classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit. Some people would consider war horse by michael morpurgo to be an antiwar story.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The farm is in financial difficulty but the outbreak of war gives mr narracott the chance to make some money by selling joey. Written by michael morpurgo, narrated by dan stevens. War horse written by michael morpurgo and read by dan stevens. The book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the national theatre and on broadway. From master storyteller michael morpurgo comes friend or foe. But his heart aches for albert, the farmers son he left behind. But even in the desolation of the trenches, joeys courage touches. A powerful tale of war, redemption, and a heros journey.
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