TY - BOOK AU - Morpurgo,Michael TI - War horse SN - 9781405226660 AV - PR6063.O746 W37 2010 U1 - 823/.914 22 PY - 2010/// CY - New York, New York PB - Scholastic KW - World War, 1914-1918 KW - Children's fiction KW - Human-animal relationships KW - Horses N1 - Includes an interview with Michael Morpurgo; Interest age level : Ages 8-12 N2 - Overview: In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward 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? ER -