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Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey

Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey

by Michael Morpurgo (Author), Michael Morpurgo (Author), Michael Morpurgo (Author), Helen Stephens (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 2013

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Synopsis

'Melons. Melons for sale!' Every day, Jo-Jo brays the same message and carries the heavy melons through the streets of Venice. Bullied by his master and plagued by flies, Jo-Jo is loved by nobody. But one day, somebody notices Jo-Jo. The famous Doge's daughter herself! And when danger looms, the Venetians need a hero to save them ...From the master storyteller himself comes a story about an evolving friendship between Jo-Jo and the Doge's daughter, who loves the donkey despite his lowly position. A real feeling of of warmth and hope is created in this timeless, classical tale.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 40
 Publisher: Egmont
Published: 05 Aug 2013
ISBN 10: 1405263539
ISBN 13: 9781405263535
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
The writing style follows that of the literary fairy tale, being at once simple and elegant. The illustrations fit the story perfectly. --School Library Journal
Author Bio
Helen Stephens has sold over one million books worldwide and The Big Adventure of the Smalls has already had a great reception in the UK, France and the US. Her book Fleabag won The Dundee Picture Book Award, was commended at The Sheffield Picture Book Award, and won Silver at the Norfolk Libraries Children's Book Awards. Michael Morpurgo's skill as a storyteller is uncontested and his latest picture book It's a Dog's Life has sold has sold over 10 000 copies since publication in 2010. His bestselling book War Horse has been translated into 33 languages and has recently been made into a film by Steven Spielberg. Michael describes himself as oldish, married with three children, and a grandfather six times over.