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

by Mark Greenwood

Other authorsFrane Lessac (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2008

Publication

Candlewick (2008), Edition: 1st, 32 pages

Description

Jack and Billy grew up in South Shields, England, where a river carried great ships out to sea. During summer vacation, they led donkeys along the beach for a penny a ride. As they paced the sands of their small town, Jack dreamed that one day he would sail away on a great adventure. Jack's wish came true. During World War I, he served as a stretcher bearer on the battlefields of Gallipoli, Turkey. When stretchers ran short, Jack enlisted the help of a donkey named Duffy, and together these unlikely heroes worked tirelessly, carrying wounded soldiers from the battlefront to the beach hospital. This is a true story of one man and his donkey, and the twist of fate that brought two boyhood friends together one last time.

Language

Original language

English

Pages

32

Physical description

32 p.; 11.38 inches

ISBN

0763639133 / 9780763639136

DDC/MDS

940.4
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