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Decades after serving as a war horse in World War I, pulling ambulance carts and artillery through battlefields, Joey finally comes home to the rural farm of the family in England. His father, Albert, and later Albert’s son recount Joey’s wartime feats and the family’s daring gamble for a race that put everything on the line. For grandchildren, the stories of Joey’s bravery and the close bond between human and animal become cherished family lore, embodying themes of courage, perseverance, and intergenerational connection in country life.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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