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.
Awards
USBBY Outstanding International Book (Grades 3-5 — 2009)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 11.38 inches
ISBN
0763639133 / 9780763639136
DDC/MDS
940.4 |