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The Donkey of Gallipoli: A True Story of Courage in World War I
by Mark Greenwood (Author), Frane Lessac (Illustrator)★★★★★
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Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I.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.Back matter includes further information. Read more
Product Information
| Publisher | Candlewick |
| Publication date | May 27, 2008 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0763639133 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0763639136 |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Reading age | 6 - 9 years |
| Dimensions | 8.75 x 0.38 x 11.38 inches |
| Grade level | 1 - 4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,156,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #241 in Children's Middle East Books #637 in Children's Military Books #1,411 in Children's Historical Biographies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 25 ratings |