War Horse. Michael Morpurgo

The novel "War Horse" by one of the most famous contemporary British authors, Michael Morpugo, is based on real stories of participants in the First World War. This is an unusual story of a war horse named Joey, who lives on a farm in Devon. His loving owner is a fifteen-year-old teenager, Albert. However, at the beginning of the war, Albert's father, in order to pay off his debts, is forced to secretly sell the horse to the front from his son. Thus, Joey becomes a real war horse, rescuing the wounded, transporting ammunition, experiencing all kinds of military hardships. War is the most terrible and senseless test for people and animals, but among the horrors and losses, among all the incredible absurdity, there is always a place for courage, nobility, true friendship and sincere compassion.