Doreen Tovey
2009, paperback, 160 pages

With already two cats and a tortoise, Doreen and her husband decided to extend their 'family' by taking on a young donkey to help keep the nettles under control in the orchard.

When Annabel enters into their lives they realise that, from the earsplitting nocturnal howling to the numerous escape attempts, living with a donkey won't be plain sailing.

Annabel eats everything apart from the nettles, but eventually becomes a much loved family member.