| Author: | Michael Morpurgo | ISBN: | 9780545311854 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic | Publication: | October 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Scholastic Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Morpurgo |
| ISBN: | 9780545311854 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| Publication: | October 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Scholastic Press |
| Language: | English |
A powerful tale of war redemption and a hero's journey--now available in paperback! 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?
A powerful tale of war redemption and a hero's journey--now available in paperback! 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?
