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War horse

Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master.

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  • "Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master."
  • "Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master."@en
  • "HISTORICAL FICTION. Michael Morpurgo's classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit. Beautifully performed by Dan Stevens, 'War Horse' has taken the world by storm. First published back in 1982, the book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. 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. Ages 9+"
  • "In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towards the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?"
  • "A BBC Radio 2 full-cast dramatisation of Michael Morpurgo's thrilling First World War tale of a boy's extraordinary bond with his 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 of friendships in the worst of wars."@en
  • "Amid the chaos of the First World War, Joey, a farm horse, is separated from his master Albert and sent to serve on the Western Front. Determined to be reunited with his best friend, Albert takes up arms and makes his way to the front lines."@en

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  • "War horse"
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