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The Donkey of Gallipoli: a True Story of Courage in World War I Mark Greenwood 1st edition
The Donkey of Gallipoli: a True Story of Courage in World War I
Mark Greenwood
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.
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | May 27, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780763639136 |
| Publishers | Candlewick |
| Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 220 × 287 × 10 mm · 403 g |
| Language | English |
| Contributor | Frane Lessac |
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