War Horse

Joey, a farm horse, is taken into the First World War while the boy who loves him longs to find him again. Told from the horse's perspective, Michael Morpurgo's story moves between the people on different sides of the conflict and the kindness they show amid danger. An emotionally powerful adventure about loyalty, suffering and the bond between a child and an animal.

Age suitability and learning: Older children (9-12), Teens & adults (13+). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.