The children rescue a blind donkey from the grumpy owner of a rundown scrapyard. The donkey becomes the star of the sanctuary when, because of his gentle nature, the local theatre company want him to be part of their production of Don Quixote. The donkey forms a special relationship with one of the actor's children, which leads to the sanctuary providing weekly riding facilities for children with special needs. Peter Clover is the author of Puffin's best-selling 'Sheltie the Pony' books. This is the first story in a series of books featuring the donkeys of the sanctuary at Whistlewind Farm. These short and lively stories are meant for lovers of animal books. Animal books are extremely popular at this age range. It is Illustrated throughout in black and white.
- ISBN10 0192751247
- ISBN13 9780192751249
- Publish Date 1 October 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 August 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 88
- Language English