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War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition
- Author
- Michael Morpurgo
- Narrator
- Michael Morpurgo, Luke Treadaway
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 13 October 2022
- Run Time
- 3 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
DISCOVER AND CHERISH THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDBACK 40th ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE BELOVED MODERN CLASSIC, WAR HORSE.
Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel…
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 friendships surviving in terrible times.
One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story.
With a stunning new cover from fine arts photographer, Nine Francois and chapter illustrations from award-winning war artist, George Butler.
War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.
Critics Review
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Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
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“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian
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“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express
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“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly, British Council
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“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian
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Details
- Author
- Michael Morpurgo
- Narrator
- Michael Morpurgo, Luke Treadaway
- Duration
- 3 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 October 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008602451
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Military and war fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces, First World War fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rural and farm life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ponies, horses and related animals
Synopsis
DISCOVER AND CHERISH THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDBACK 40th ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE BELOVED MODERN CLASSIC, WAR HORSE. Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel… 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 friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story. With a stunning new cover from fine arts photographer, Nine Francois and chapter illustrations from award-winning war artist, George Butler. War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.
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