{"product_id":"the-donkey-of-gallipoli-isbn-9780763639136","title":"The Donkey of Gallipoli","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003eBack matter includes further information.[Lessac’s] stylized, richly hued gouache paintings, depict…uniformed human figures, wounded or just weary, carrying themselves with quiet dignity.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cb\u003eMark Greenwood and Frané Lessac\u003c\/b\u003e are a husband-and-wife team living in Australia. Mark Greenwood is an award-winning children’s author. Frané Lessac, the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eIsland Counting 1 2 3\u003c\/i\u003e, has illustrated numerous award-winning books.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304552681701,"sku":"NP9780763639136","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763639136.jpg?v=1767739059","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-donkey-of-gallipoli-isbn-9780763639136","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}