48+ Michael Morpurgo War Horse Book Background. Michael morpurgo's children's book 'war horse' tells the story of world war i through the eyes of joey, a courageous young horse narrated from an unusual perspective, michael morpurgo's war horse tells a powerful story of humanity and friendship that touches people of all ages. The concise encyclopedia of world war ii 2 volumes (greenwood encyclopedias of modern world wars.
War horse by michael morpurgo, 9781405226660, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Ladies i work with have seen this at the theatre and loved it, and i thought before i watch the film i will read the book. His novels have been adapted for film (my friend walter, why the whales came, war horse) and stage. He doesn't understand the war or any of the causes of his suffering, but he responds to the people. The story recounts the experiences of joey, a horse purchased by the army for service in world war i in france and the attempts of young albert, his previous owner.