First published 1982
As the First World War rages, a gentle farm horse named Joey is sold to the cavalry and thrust into the chaos of the battlefield. Trained to charge the enemy and haul heavy artillery, Joey witnesses the brutal realities of war from both sides of the trenches. Amidst the deafening bombardments and cold, slogging mud, he clings to the hope of reuniting with his young master, Albert, who never stops searching for his beloved horse.
Genres: animals, historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, adventure, world-war-i
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: animal-companion, found-family
Setting: France
165 pages · Paperback · Scholastic
Content warnings: violence, war