Farm Boy

The extraordinary sequel to War Horse from the master storyteller The extraordinary sequel to War Horse ‘If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely, is one of them’ Daily Mail Joey was the last working horse on the farm, and the apple of Grandpa’s eye. When Joey was sent away to be a warhorse in the First World War, Grandpa joined the cavalry in order to find Joey and fight with him. Farm Boy brings us forward fifty years, as Grandpa tells his grandson all about Joey, and reveals a secret which he has kept to himself all these years . . .

‘If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely is one of them’Daily Mail ‘Here is a very important book, combining the very best of storytelling and illustration’Junior Education 'Rich with historical detail and beautifully illustrated, this is a touching and inspirational portrayal of farming life and familial ties' BookTrust 'Well-crafted . . . Offers a satisfying glimpse into a bygone era, while delivering quiet messages about the value of hard work, family, and the tragedies of war' Publishers Weekly '[An] expertly crafted reminder that stories can link generations' Kirkus Reviews Praise for Michael Morpurgo: ‘Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching’Guardian ‘There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo’Daily Express ‘Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative’Elizabeth Reilly, British Council ‘The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers’Guardian

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.

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