This special editon of War Horse commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, and features a brand new introduction by Michael Morpurgo and cover artwork by Rae Smith, designer of the National Theatre's production of War Horse. 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. From Michael Morpurgo, former children's laureate, comes this thrilling and epic tale of one horse's journey through the trenches of the First World War. War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture, and shown on stage in London's West End and on Broadway.
Caballo de guerra Serie
Esta conmovedora saga sigue el extraordinario viaje de un caballo desde su juventud en el campo inglés hasta los desgarradores campos de batalla de la Primera Guerra Mundial. Contado desde la perspectiva del animal, la narrativa explora los vínculos entre humanos y criaturas en medio de inmensas dificultades. La cautivadora historia resalta el coraje, la amistad y un espíritu indomable, tocando temas de guerra, pérdida y esperanza.
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Farm Boy
- 112 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
This touching story of the close relationship between grandson and grandfather, and the special secret they share, is enhanced by factual illustrations of farming history from the beginning of the century. This is the sequel to 'War Horse'.