The Donkey of Gallipoli: A True Story of Courage in World War I

By Mark Greenwood

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763639133
• ISBN13: 9780763639136
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4