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The donkey of Gallipoli
a true story of courage in World War I
By Greenwood, Mark
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76363-913-6
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2008.
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2008
Gr 3-5 Following the twists and turns of fate that brought World War I stretcher bearer Jack Simpson back into contact with a wounded childhood friend, this story attempts to pack too much information into a telling that is too simple. There are several hooks to attract readers' attention: Jack's adventurous nature, the drama of war, his coincidental reunion with Billy, and the role of Jack's donkey in rescuing wounded soldiers. However, with so many th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Jack Simpson was a soldier who, along with his pet donkey, came to the aid of more than three hundred wo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
