| War Horse (Scholastic Gold) Contributor(s): Morpurgo, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0439796644 ISBN-13: 9780439796644 Publisher: Scholastic Press OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Horses - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.24" W x 7.48" (0.28 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 114464 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An unforgettable tale of war, redemption, and a hero's journey.It is 1914, and Joey, a farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of World War I on the Western Front. When Joey is dragged away, his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he is forced to leave behind.In the army the beautiful red-bay horse is trained to charge the enemy, drag heavy artillery, and carry wounded soldiers not much older than Albert off the battlefields. Amongst the clamoring of guns, and while plodding through the cold mud, Joey wonders if the war will ever end. And if it does, will he ever find Albert again?War Horse joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content |