We focussed on Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse as a means of … I created many of these materials for when I did some 1-to-1 tutoring (English) with some students. Episode 3: The Western Front. For more information, visit his website . Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. Episode 2: A cavalry horse. Michael Morpurgo lives in Devon, England with his wife, Clare. The farm is in financial difficulty but the outbreak of war gives Mr Narracott the chance to make some money by selling Joey.
Originally published in 1983, War Horse was a runner up for the Whitbread Award. Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry.