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War Horse by Michael Morpurgo (Book Analysis)

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280628039822EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including war, friendship and trust. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 21-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Michael Morpurgo Presentation of War Horse Summary of War Horse Character study Joey Analysis of War Horse Plot structure A historical novel about World War I for children About War Horse War Horse was first published in 1982. It tells the story of Joey, a young red horse who is brought to a small farm in Devon, where a boy called Albert Narracott lives with his parents. The boy and the horse soon become great friends, and this marks an important event in both of their lives. When Joey is sold to the army, Albert, who is too young to go with him, swears that he will find the horse one day. War Horse is an unusual book in that, while it is about World War I, the conflict is seen through the eyes of a horse. The novel was adapted for cinema by Steven Spielberg in 2012. About Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgo is an English author who was born in 1943. He is known primarily as a children’s writer; one of his most famous novels is War Horse. He has written dozens of stories and has been recognized for his contribution to children's literature - he became the third British Children's Laureate in 2003. Coincidentally, he was one of the people involved in the development of the role. Several of his books have been adapted for cinema, others for theater, and yet others for television. In 2012, he wrote a book called Where My Wellies Take Me with his wife, Clare.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including war, friendship and trust. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 21-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Michael Morpurgo Presentation of War Horse Summary of War Horse Character study Joey Analysis of War Horse Plot structure A historical novel about World War I for children About War Horse War Horse was first published in 1982. It tells the story of Joey, a young red horse who is brought to a small farm in Devon, where a boy called Albert Narracott lives with his parents. The boy and the horse soon become great friends, and this marks an important event in both of their lives. When Joey is sold to the army, Albert, who is too young to go with him, swears that he will find the horse one day. War Horse is an unusual book in that, while it is about World War I, the conflict is seen through the eyes of a horse. The novel was adapted for cinema by Steven Spielberg in 2012. About Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgo is an English author who was born in 1943. He is known primarily as a children’s writer; one of his most famous novels is War Horse. He has written dozens of stories and has been recognized for his contribution to children's literature - he became the third British Children's Laureate in 2003. Coincidentally, he was one of the people involved in the development of the role. Several of his books have been adapted for cinema, others for theater, and yet others for television. In 2012, he wrote a book called Where My Wellies Take Me with his wife, Clare.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including war, friendship and trust. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 21-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including war, friendship and trust. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 21-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Michael Morpurgo
  • Presentation of War Horse
  • Summary of War Horse
  • Character study
    • Joey
  • Analysis of War Horse
    • Plot structure
    • A historical novel about World War I for children

About War Horse

War Horse was first published in 1982. It tells the story of Joey, a young red horse who is brought to a small farm in Devon, where a boy called Albert Narracott lives with his parents. The boy and the horse soon become great friends, and this marks an important event in both of their lives. When Joey is sold to the army, Albert, who is too young to go with him, swears that he will find the horse one day.

War Horse is an unusual book in that, while it is about World War I, the conflict is seen through the eyes of a horse. The novel was adapted for cinema by Steven Spielberg in 2012.

About Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is an English author who was born in 1943. He is known primarily as a children’s writer; one of his most famous novels is War Horse. He has written dozens of stories and has been recognized for his contribution to children’s literature – he became the third British Children’s Laureate in 2003. Coincidentally, he was one of the people involved in the development of the role. Several of his books have been adapted for cinema, others for theater, and yet others for television. In 2012, he wrote a book called Where My Wellies Take Me with his wife, Clare.

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