| The Donkey of Gallipoli |
| A True Story of Courage in World War I |
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author: Mark Greenwood
illustrator: Frane Lessac
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| When Jack Simpson was a boy in England, he loved leading donkeys along the beach for a penny a ride. So when he enlists as a stretcher bearer in World War I, his gentle way with those animals soon leads him to his calling. Braving bullets and bombs on the battlefields of Gallipoli, Jack brings a donkey to the aid of 300 Allied soldiers -- earning both man and donkey a beloved spot in legend. This engaging nonfiction tale includes a map and brief bios of key characters. |
| Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I. |
suggested retail price (U.S./CAN):
$16.99 / $18.50 |
isbn-10/isbn-13:
0763639133 / 9780763639136 |
on sale date:
05/2008 |
type/format:
Nonfiction-picture / Hard Cover |
age range:
6 yrs and up
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# of pages/size:
32 / 8 1/4" x 11" |
grade range:
Grade 1 and up
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subjects:
History; Tales from Around the World; |
author’s comments:
Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac are a husband-and-wife team living in Australia. Mark Greenwood is an award-winning children’s author. Frané Lessac, the author-illustrator of ISLAND COUNTING 1 2 3, has illustrated numerous award-winning books. |
