Description
By: Glyn Harper, Jenny Cooper (Illustrator)
Hello. My name is Roly. I'm a donkey.
Let me tell you about the time during the First World War when I worked at a place called Gallipoli. I met a man there from New Zealand who was very special. He and I worked as a team to help rescue soldiers who had been hurt in battle.
Based on real people and events, this is the heartwarming story of Richard Alexander Henderson, a soldier in the New Zealand Medical Corps, and the donkey he discovers wandering and hungry on a Gallipoli road. Richard and Roly form a strong friendship and, working together, they courageously save the lives of many wounded soldiers.
But now the army has received top-secret orders to leave Gallipoli – and quickly. All the donkeys must be left behind. Richard is heartbroken. What will become of his dear friend Roly?
Published: 25th March 2015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 32
Audience: Children
For Ages: 6 - 9 years old
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Country of Publication: NZ
Dimensions (cm): 28.5 x 24 x 0.5
Weight (kg): 0.22