War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

165 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

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...

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Moods

emotional 87%
adventurous 64%
sad 56%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 35%
reflective 23%
dark 21%
tense 19%
challenging 15%
informative 13%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 28% | Character: 26% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.97

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