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War Horse

Book 1 of the War Horse series

A powerful tale of war, redemption and a hero's journey.

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?

Genre
historical fictionworld war iwar and militaryadventureliterary fiction
Themes
animalshorseschildhoodfriendshipmovies
Setting
world war ifranceenglandeurope
Mood
tear jerker
Subject
history
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle gradeadult
Length
short · 165 pages

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