War Horse

War Horse. Written by: Michael Morpurgo. This book is realistic fiction and takes place during World War II, in Germany. I chose this book because i enjoy reading things about the past, and about past wars.

During this book Albert's father bought a horse off of a bet. He was drunk at the time. So then Albert gets really attached to the horse and it becomes very obedient. Then one day the military was looking to buy horses for the war and Albert's family needed the money for their farm, and his dad sells it to the military. Albert meanwhile was trying to stop them from taking his horse, and wants to join the army. But he is to young so he went home crying. While in the war, the horse, Joey, is put in a Calvary unit. It then was captured and turned into a German Ambulance horse. After that it went astray trying to escape the gunfire and ran into Barbed wire. Mind you this has been about three years and Albert has joined the army. Back to the horse, it got tetanus and found its way to English veterinary camp for horses. Where Albert is working. Do they find each other, or do they not? Find out for yourself and read this book.

Two things I liked about this book is it had alot of happy parts, and action. But i didnt like the fact that it was narrated by the horse, Joey; and thatboth of Joey's good friends. A horse and a Captain die next to him. I think this book is appropriate for Middle School+ ages. People who like horses and history would also like this book.