WAR HORSE (Movie Cover) by Michael Morpurgo 2011
War Horse: (Movie Cover). By Michael Morpurgo, Published by Scholastic Press, 2011.
Juvenile Fiction (Age Range 8-12)
ISBN: 9780545403351
A gorgeous cover from the upcoming movie 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?
Runner-up for The Whitbread Award "The novel [has an] antiwar message, and the terse details speak eloquently about peace."-Booklist "Suberb . . ."-The New York Times Book Review
Softcover. Near new with very light cover edge wear.