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SIMPSON AND HIS DONKEY BIG BOOK
By Mark Greenwood
Illustrated by Frane Lessac
The heroic story of one man and a donkey - and the strange twist of fate that brought two boyhood friends together one last time during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I.
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.
About the author
Mark is a musician and award-winning children s author. His books aim to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of Australian myths and legends. Mark enjoys working with students of all ages, inspiring and developing their natural curiosity about books and writing. He has twice won the Western Australian Premier s Award for children s books and Simpson and His Donkey was Honour Book in 2009 at the Children s Book Council of Australia Awards. He is married to Fran Lessac and they live with their two children in Western Australia. For more information about Mark s work, please visit his website: http://www.markgreenwood.com.au
About the illustrator
Fran is originally from New Jersey and is an artist of international renown having exhibited in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and the Caribbean. Residing in Western Australia, Lessac now has over 30 children's books published throughout the world. Her work has won Australian and international awards and has been translated into numerous languages. In 2010 she was awarded the Muriel Barwell Award for Distinguished Service to Children's literature. For more information about her work, please visit her website: www.franelessac.com
ISBN:
9781921529627
Imprint:
WALKER BOOKS AUST
Distributor:
Harper Collins Distribution Services for Australia and New Zealand
Binding:
NS-PB
Release Date:
March 1, 2011
Dimensions:
340 x 455mm, 32pp
Stock Status:
STOCK
Australian RRP:
$44.95
New Zealand RRP:
$47.99
Stock Level:
In Stock