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

by **Mark Greenwood** (Author), **Frane Lessac** (Illustrator)

**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.  
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### Author Biography

**Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac** are a husband-and-wife team living in Australia. Mark Greenwood is an award-winning children's author. Frané Lessac, the author-illustrator of _Island Counting 1 2 3_, has illustrated numerous award-winning books.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.38 x 11.29 x 8.66 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 27, 2008

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Donkey of Gallipoli: A True Story of Courage in World War I

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4.9

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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