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The Silver Donkey

By Sonya Hartnett
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The Silver Donkey by Sonya Hartnett is a poignant tale about two young sisters, Marcelle and Coco, who discover a soldier hiding in the woods near their village. The soldier, blind and trying to return home from the war, shares a silver donkey charm and his heartfelt stories with the girls. Through these stories, themes of hope, courage, and the human spirit are explored, offering readers both mystery and moral lessons.
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This enchanting tale may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of friendship and courage, written with beautiful, evocative prose. It's set in the backdrop of World War I and revolves around a soldier's relationship with two sisters, offering heartfelt adventures and a touching exploration of hope and trust.

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The Silver Donkey

One bright spring morning in the woods of France, a soldier, blinded by the war, is found by a little girl named Coco, and her older sister Marcelle. In return for their kindness, the soldier tells the sisters marvellous tales, each story connected to the keepsake he carries in his pocket: a perfect, tiny silver donkey.

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One bright spring morning in the woods of France, a soldier, blinded by the war, is found by a little girl named Coco, and her older sister Marcelle. In return for their kindness, the soldier tells the sisters marvellous tales, each story connected to the keepsake he carries in his pocket— a perfect, tiny silver donkey.

As the days pass and they struggle in secret to help the soldier reach home, Coco and Marcelle learn the truth behind the silver donkey, and what the precious object means—honesty, loyalty, and courage. This is a joyful and enchanting novel for all ages.

The Silver Donkey by Sonya Hartnett offers a captivating blend of adventure and emotion, captivating readers with its beautifully woven narrative and timeless themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143301578

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 208

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Penguin Books Sonya Hartnett Young Adult

About the Author

Sonya Hartnett's work has won numerous Australian and international literary prizes and has been published around the world. Uniquely, she is acclaimed for her stories for adults, young adults and children. Her accolades include the Commonwealth Writers' Prize (Of A Boy), The Age Book of the Year (Of A Boy), the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (Thursday's Child), the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year for both Older and Younger Readers (Forest, The Silver Donkey, The Ghost's Child, The Midnight Zoo and The Children of the King), the Victorian Premier's Literary Award (Surrender), shortlistings for the Miles Franklin Award (for both Of a Boy and Butterfly) and the CILP Carnegie Medal (The Midnight Zoo). Hartnett is also the first Australian recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (2008). In 2014, Hartnett published a new novel for adults, Golden Boys, and her third picture book, The Wild One. True Stories- Close to Home featuring Sonya Hartnett

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