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War Horse

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Luke Treadaway
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Summary

Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit.

First published back in 1982, War Horse has taken the world by storm. The book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. This full and unabridged edition is beautifully performed here by the National Theatre’s first Albert, OIivier-award-winner Luke Treadaway.

At the outbreak of World War 1, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

©1982 Michael Morpurgo (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers." ( The Guardian)
"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects." ( The Daily Telegraph)

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Fantastic!

Excellent narration, my 10 year old son and I listened to this on the way to and from school, I could hardly wait to pick him up every day so that we could listen to more.

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A Glorious Tale.

I have watched the movie, but never read the book. I am so glad that I bought this glorious audiobook. I thoroughly enjoyed it. No irritating sound effects r incidental music. Just clear and beautifully read text. Wonderful.

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Captivating

Yet again Michael Morpurgo story telling ability has captivated me. He transported me to another time and place. I have cried and laughed and been moved beyond words.

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loved it ❤

amazing story.....everything anyone could want from a book. action, heartfelt, emotional, characters you could connect with. 100% recommend, didn't want to stop listening!!

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heartbreaking but thoroughly enjoyable

Loved it!
Laughed and cried. A truly wonderful story.
My 9year old is hoing to read it next!

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Very enjoyable

This book is so well written and so well read by
Luke Morpurgo you feel like you are in the story itself .

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An excellent book. Wow

Very good book which moves along at a good pace and I would recommend to all ages although under 10s might find the start a little slow. Well read.

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Great

Amazing book. Loved listening to it, audio book better than print book. Thanks ! Highly recommend it.

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well the overall book was amazing and all the characters in this book are in depth and have a lot of personality

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It was ok not the best but it was ok

It was a sad book I nice story but it ended really bad and strange

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