181 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439796637
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A powerful tale of war, redemption and a hero's journey.In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towar...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,235 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
sad 59%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 31%
dark 21%
reflective 21%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
informative 11%
lighthearted 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Animal death, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Body horrorMinor
Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail
181 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439796637
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A powerful tale of war, redemption and a hero's journey.In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towar...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,235 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
sad 59%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 31%
dark 21%
reflective 21%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
informative 11%
lighthearted 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Animal death, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Body horrorMinor
Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail