War Horse is a children's novel by
Michael Morpurgo. It was first published in Great Britain by
Kaye & Ward in 1982. The story recounts the experiences of Joey, a horse purchased by the Army for service in
World War I France and the attempts of young Albert, his previous owner, to bring him safely home. It formed the basis of both an
award winning play (2007) and an
acclaimed film (2011).