In spite of this story essentially being about war, I found it to be an uplifting story about the powerful bond between man and animal. In times of intense stress (war) that symbiotic relationship is even more important to man and horse.
The star of the story is Joey, a thoroughbred/draft horse mix. He doesn't understand a great deal of what is going on about him, but he is intuitive about who will treat him well. There are people who speak differing languages and wear different uniforms, but Joey copes. Because, when one of those people strokes Joey in kindness, he knows things will be all right. Several have given a synopsis of this story, so I won't add to it. They've done an outstanding job.
This is a gut-wrenching book to read. It is aimed at 9 to 12-year-olds. I think this book is about relationships. As long as man and horse live in kind relationships with themselves and the other, things will be all right. It is only when we try to live without each other's emotional bond, that we get into trouble. Joey never loses his faith and so he survives.
This year, I've been trying to read more classics; WAR HORSE is what I'd call a 'new classic.' It will live on because it has a powerful message for any age. The reader grows in understanding about life because of the people Joey meets. This is such a wonderful tale for everyone.
The star of the story is Joey, a thoroughbred/draft horse mix. He doesn't understand a great deal of what is going on about him, but he is intuitive about who will treat him well. There are people who speak differing languages and wear different uniforms, but Joey copes. Because, when one of those people strokes Joey in kindness, he knows things will be all right. Several have given a synopsis of this story, so I won't add to it. They've done an outstanding job.
This is a gut-wrenching book to read. It is aimed at 9 to 12-year-olds. I think this book is about relationships. As long as man and horse live in kind relationships with themselves and the other, things will be all right. It is only when we try to live without each other's emotional bond, that we get into trouble. Joey never loses his faith and so he survives.
This year, I've been trying to read more classics; WAR HORSE is what I'd call a 'new classic.' It will live on because it has a powerful message for any age. The reader grows in understanding about life because of the people Joey meets. This is such a wonderful tale for everyone.
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