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War Horse

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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About this listen

Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit.

Beautifully performed by Dan Stevens, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. First published back in 1982, the book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway.

At the outbreak of World War 1, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France.
He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

©2010 HarperCollins Publishers (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Classics Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction War Theatre Military

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This wonderful story is made reai, inspiring and deeply touching by the reading ..Dan Steven's delivery of the author's words make this such a superb listen for young and old .

Stunning performance

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Having seen the theatre production in London, of this story, I was intriqued to find out how the book compared. I have to say, it made a long car journey very enjoyable. The story, told from the 'horses mouth' bought home the sadness and horror that the horses endured during the 1st world war. Very thought provoking!

Lovely Story

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This book stopped me going to sleep, normally I listen to a couple of chapters then I am ready for sleep. It is a story told from the horses perspective and his friendship with the people he meets along his way. It wasnt mushy but it did make me cry a little, a story that just leads you on and on. A bit like a lovely walk where you want to see the view over the hill and it takes you on for miles. Brilliant, thank you Michael Morpurgo for writing a very special book.

War Horse

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Michael Morpergo is a wonderful author and his anti war stories are measured and well thought out. Dan Stephen's narration brings this book to bittersweet life and is thoroughly engaging.

superb

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The person reading the book to me was amazing! The book was amazing! I have no more words!

Wonderful story of a horse!

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This audible was very clear and very good I loved listening to this story it was amazing.

Great story telling

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I enjoyed this book very much. There are sad bits and happy bits like all other classic animals stories, ie Black Beauty, Lassie, etc. Michael does a very good job narrating which helped pass a few hours of boring weeding in the garden. And, as often happens I much preferred the book to the film.

My type of story

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I have put off watching the film or reading the book as I was worried I would find it too upsetting (childhood experiences of Black Beauty!!). Finally plucked up the courage to download this version and found the story to be touching without being maudling and is narrated perfectly.

Touching and engaging

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So much better than I thought it would be. The story is fantastic, the narrator's reading is brilliant and like a book you can't put down, this is an audiobook I can't stop listening to. I think this comes under the children's category, but I loved it and am 26 years old. I think this book is ageless. Fantastic audiobook!

Fantastic Story, brilliantly narrated!

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What made the experience of listening to War Horse the most enjoyable?

I saw the stage version of War Horse last Friday in Cardiff I had read the book when it was first published and because the stage performance is so amazing I was distracted from the characters
listening to the story reminded me what a powerful story it is

What did you like best about this story?

the truth and contrasts
the understanding between Albert and Joey
the horror of war and WW1in particular
the shining examples of kindness and humanity form all sides

Have you listened to any of Dan Stevens’s other performances? How does this one compare?

no

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Emily's grandfather mourning his little granddaughter and yet able to see Albert as the best keeper of Joey

Any additional comments?

With the anniversary of WW1 approaching I have spoken with my grandsons and encouraged them to reread War Horse
My grandfather survived WW1 yet like many others never spoke about his experience he was a farmer and always had a special care of his horses

Reread in remembrance

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