War Horse

By Michael Morpurgo

Synopsis

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 a boy called Albert, his previous owner, to bring him safely home. 

Setting

1914-1918 WW1 in France

Themes

War, animal bond, loss grief, pain and bravery

Genre

Fiction- war story

 Educational Aspects

• Experiences of war and conflict
• Links to GCSE English curriculum
• Links to KS3 History curriculum
• Different perspectives on World War I