The Donkey of Gallipoli - by Mark Greenwood (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war, in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I. This engaging nonfiction tale includes a map and brief bios of key characters. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I.</b> <p/>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.<br>Back matter includes further information.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[Lessac's] stylized, richly hued gouache paintings, depict...uniformed human figures, wounded or just weary, carrying themselves with quiet dignity.<br>--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac</b> are a husband-and-wife team living in Australia. Mark Greenwood is an award-winning children's author. Frané Lessac, the author-illustrator of <i>Island Counting 1 2 3</i>, has illustrated numerous award-winning books.
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