Journal Entry 1 by smurphie from Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, August 18, 2007

In the summer if 1914 Albert was growing up on his father's farm in Devon with a young horse he called Joey. In Germany Friedrich was at work in his butcher's shop. In France little Emilie played with her brothers in their orchard. But the clouds of war were on the horizon, and the armies gathered, drawing them all into a nightmare from which there was no escape.

This is the deeply moving story of Joey, the people whose lives he touches, and their struggle for survival in the blasted wilderness of the Western Front. 

Journal Entry 2 by smurphie from Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, October 13, 2007

I've offered this one up as a Bookring. The order of which is as follows:-

Blundery Australia

klaradyn South Africa

katrinat UK

Vamperstein8782 UK

AgnesXNitt UK

and then home to me Smurphie.

I've included a Postcard and a wee home made Bookmark for you all and I hope you enjoy this ring.

Any problems please PM me. 

Journal Entry 3 by smurphie at -- By post or by hand/ in person, RABCK , bookring/ray in Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Released 4 yrs ago (10/17/2007 UTC) at -- By post or by hand/ in person, RABCK , bookring/ray in Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom

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Journal Entry 4 by Blundery on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

What a timely arrival. I finished another book just last night so I was wondering what to start this evening. Thanks Smurphie for the great bookmark, it is really lovely. 

Journal Entry 5 by Blundery on Friday, October 26, 2007

What a great little book. I am so into juvenile and young adult fiction right now - it takes me back..... This book was the epitome of the junior fiction novels I used to read in my early teens.

The story was so 'possible' and it gave the reader (me) a different set of victims and heroes to consider in WWII. It was maybe a little dated in it's character stereotypes, but certainly not too dated that it wouldn't still be enjoyed by pre-teens or teenagers of today.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

It is now ready to head off again to klaradyn, I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I did. 

Journal Entry 6 by klaradyn from Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa on Wednesday, November 14, 2007

This arrived yesterday. Thanks! 

Journal Entry 7 by klaradyn from Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa on Tuesday, November 20, 2007

I thoroughly enjoyed this charming story, and I must admit that I cried at various points in the story! Haven't read other children's or YA fiction set in this period before.

The book was sent on to katrinat this morning, using airmail. 

Journal Entry 8 by katrinat from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 28, 2007

I recieved this book 2 days ago and I have already read it all, and will be sending it on it's way asap.
I really enjoyed the book, which although obviously a childs book was able to stike up emotions and I was really captured by the charcaters in the novel. A great little read.
If you loved this book you should try Private Peaceful by the same author, I loved it and I'm now reading it with a class of 11 yr olds and they are thoroughly enjoying it.
 

Journal Entry 9 by Vamperstein8782 from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk United Kingdom on Thursday, December 06, 2007

Safely received, thanks.

Smurphie - thanks for the card and bookmark, they're beautiful... though they have made my "places to visit" wishlist longer! 

Journal Entry 10 by Vamperstein8782 from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Just read this lovely little book this morning - it's similar to a book I read a while back, set in the Prussian war I think, about a horse called 'Jumper'. However, this was much more engaging and moving, and yes, I did cry!

Will be passing this on to AgnesXNitt asap. 

Journal Entry 11 by AgnesXNitt from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Sunday, December 23, 2007

Received by hand from Vamperstein8782 when we went for our now yearly treat of a proper manicure!
Now sporting 'Cinderella Red' nails - well it *is* Christmas don't you know - I look forward to reading this one. I've just read 'Private Peaceful' by the same author, who I now believe is the Children's Laurette (or something spelt a bit like that!).
Thanks for handing on Vamperstein (my ever faithful beta reader!) and to Smurphie for the very cool bookmark and for hosting this ring.
To Smurphie and other previous BXing loggers - Happy Christmas! 

Journal Entry 12 by AgnesXNitt from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Sunday, December 30, 2007

I know this is a book written for Children, but I really did enjoy this story. I had a quick snuffle in the obligatory tissue when first the Captain and then his Equine Brother in Arms died, but the author writes moments of joy into this story that makes it an uplifting tale at the end.
In reality, of course, most of the horses that were requisitioned by the Army for 'the duration' of WW1 were sold off in the country they had fought in and left to an uncertain and often short-lived fate. A fine thank you for their silent service to their country. A certain Army officer's wife - Mrs Brooke - saw the terrible conditions ex-Army Horses, Donkeys and Mules were surviving in when she and her husband were posted to Eqypt in the 1920's and promptly set up the Brooke Charity to help them. The charity exists to this day, helping animals in suffering and educating their owners. For more information about the fate of the animals left behind - I can recommend Jilly Cooper's excellent book - 'Animals In War'.
Thanks again Smurphie, I'll get this one back to you soonest! 

Journal Entry 13 by AgnesXNitt from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Monday, January 07, 2008

Posted home to Lynn a.k.a. Smurphie on Saturday :)
Thanks for the ring! 

Journal Entry 14 by smurphie from Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom on Friday, January 11, 2008

Thanks all for taking part.

I'm glad you all enjoyed this book as much as I have.

Away to see if I can find the book that AgnesXNitt mentioned.

Until the next Bookring. Best wishes to all. 

Journal Entry 15 by smurphie at Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, August 16, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (8/20/2008 UTC) at Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom

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Heading off on loan to discoverylover in New Zealand. 

Journal Entry 16 by discoverylover from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Talk about it never raining! Not only has this week been really wet, it has also seen a pouring of books into my mailbox!! Thank you so much Smurphie!! Can't wait to read this and then send it back :-) 

Journal Entry 17 by discoverylover from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Thursday, August 28, 2008

I didn't enjoy this one as much as Private Peaceful but it was still a wonderful story!! Cried a little bit towards the end, war is such a waste. I'll send this home tomorrow or the next day. Thanks for lending it to me!! 

Journal Entry 18 by discoverylover at By mail, Returning home after the end of the journey! -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (9/17/2008 UTC) at By mail, Returning home after the end of the journey! -- Controlled Releases

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Being sent home to Smurphie

Did you know that the next World Convention is going to be held right here in Christchurch, New Zealand in April 2009! We would love to welcome you along :D Check out our website! 

Journal Entry 19 by smurphie from Banchory, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Arrived home safe and well this morning it greatly enjoyed it's travels around the world.

Thank you so much for the additional book, the chocolate and postcard.

It's away to ahve a well earned rest before embarking on more travels.