The average reader will spend 2 hours and 56 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).
Morpurgo, Michael
44,000 words
based on page count
176 pages
Scholastic Press
September 1, 2010
ISBN-10: 0439796644
ISBN-13: 9780439796644
<p>In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?</p>