I would say past the entertainment/heart-wrenching value, it brought attention to the plight of the animals in a world war. So often there is sympathy to the veterans and family's and people in the war-torn nations, but war itself is a brutal and nasty thing for a naturally peaceful, kind animal to go through. read more
I would say past the entertainment/heart-wrenching value, it brought attention to the plight of the animals in a world war. So often there is sympathy to the veterans and family’s and people in the war-torn nations, but war itself is a brutal and nasty thing for a naturally peaceful, kind animal to go through. read more
Joey's horseshoes may trod well-worn territory, but the novel has a fresh perspective and an important message. War Horse urges readers to remember everyone affected by war—the soldiers both living and dead, the civilians, and yes, even the horses. read more