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SIMPSON AND HIS DONKEY BIG BOOK

Author:	Mark Greenwood Author info
Illustrator:	Frane Lessac Illustrator info
RRP:	$44.95
Online Price :	$40.46
10+ Copy Price :	$38.21
Format:	Big Book
Type of Book:	Big Book Stand
ISBN:	9781921529627
Category:	Anzac Day Australian History War Big Book
Published:	13/12/2010
Status:	Out Of Print This title is no longer in print and is not in stock. You may still order this book and while it is not available currently, you can register an order. If it reprints within 2 years we will automatically supply your order. After 2 years your backorder for Out of Print titles will be deleted, unless you advise us otherwise.

DESCRIPTION:

A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend from South Shields, Billy Lowes. The text also includes fact files on Simpson and Billy Lowes, maps and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. •Simpson and his Donkey was Honour Book in 2009 for the Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, Children s Book Council of Australia and was short-listed for the Western Australian Premier s Book Award, 2008 •Superbly researched book gives new life to one of the stories that helped to build Australia as a nation •Aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the ANZAC tradition, the Gallipoli campaign, and an appreciation of the supreme sacrifice made by those who serve their nation.

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