In France during World War I, four French children learn about honesty, loyalty, and courage from an English army deserter who tells them a series of stories related to his small, silver donkey charm.
First published in Australia.
Related: Europe, France, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)
- ISBN: 9780763629373
- Author: Hartnett, Sonya
- Illustrator: Powers, Don.
- Published: 2006
- Themes: History, Soldiers, Storytelling, World War I
- Descriptors: Europe, France, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)