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Donkey Work (Feline Frolics Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Doreen Tovey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 177 ratings
After cats there comes donkey… For cat lovers old and new – particularly those whose lives are ruled by feline fancy!

There is a new edition to Doreen’s animal family…

You would have thought that having two curious Siamese cats and a tortoise with wanderlust was enough to keep anyone on their toes.

Not so for Doreen and her husband Charles, who decide to take on a baby donkey to keep the nettles under control in the orchard.

When Annabel clip-clops into their lives they realise that, from the ear-splitting nocturnal howling to the numerous escape attempts, living with a donkey won’t be plain sailing…

DONKEY WORK continues Doreen Tovey’s memoirs about living with Siamese cats – and other animals: set in the British countryside, it is told with wit, mischief, and above all humour.

‘If you love cats, you'll enjoy every chapter of each book in this witty, warm-hearted collection’ - Your Cat Magazine

‘Many a time I have laughed out loud at Doreen’s antics and looked forward to reading more about Mrs Binney and Father Adams’ - Homes & Garden

‘No-one writes about cats with more wit, humour and affection than Doreen Tovey. Every word is a delight!’ - The People's Friend

‘a highly amusing story of life with pets’ – Bookish Beck

‘Doreen has a wonderful, warm, and witty way with words that bring the personality of each cat to life and perfectly describe her love of them.’ - Life With Siamese Cats

‘Every so often, there comes along a book — or if you’re lucky books — which gladdens the heart, cheers the soul… Just such books are those written by Doreen Tovey’ – Cat World

FELINE FROLICS SERIES
Book One: Cats in the Belfry
Book Two: Cats in May
Book Three: Donkey Work
Book Four: Raining Cats and Donkeys
Book Five: The New Boy
Book Six: Double Trouble
Book Seven: The Coming of Saska
Book Eight: A Comfort of Cats
Book Nine: More Cats in the Belfry
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  1. Book 3 of 9
    Feline Frolics
  2. Print length
    136 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 9, 2018
  5. File size
    1.7 MB
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Doreen Tovey is the author of numerous works about animals, including Cats in May, Donkey Work, Double Trouble, and The New Boy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GC16G76
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (August 9, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 177 ratings

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Customers find the book highly entertaining and humorous, with one mentioning it's an amusing story for animal lovers. They describe it as a pleasure to read, with one customer noting it's a refreshing read for both adults and children.

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Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning it's an amusing story for animal lovers.

"...She sees humor in almost everything and it really shines through the stories, without demeaning the people or the animals...." Read more

"...She writes about her darling cats and donkey with such humour, I often laugh out loud...." Read more

"...I do love n her books, funny and warmhearted." Read more

"Amusing story for animal lovers." Read more

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Customers find the book highly entertaining and a pleasure to read, with one customer noting it provides an added bonus of life in an English village.

"...line, the author's charming writing style, and the added bonus of life in an English village earlier last century. I was smitten!..." Read more

"...I never get sick of reading these books and have downloaded them to my Kindle so that I can keep on re-reading them and so has my daughter...." Read more

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"...A very refreshing read for adults and children alike. Light reading and highly recommended." Read more

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  • samuraibeaver
    5.0 out of 5 stars I cannot say enough good things about this book series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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    A friend told me about this series and I ordered the first book ONLY "just in case." I WAS CAPTIVATED - by the story line, the author's charming writing style, and the added bonus of life in an English village earlier last century. I was smitten! I promptly ordered all her books, yes All. Have just enjoyed these so thoroughly as not only a cat lover, but an animal lover. She has such a unique way of translating cat behavior that is so, so true!!! Being an animal lover, she managed it with their donkey too ... and her take on human nature for the people in the village is wonderful. She sees humor in almost everything and it really shines through the stories, without demeaning the people or the animals. I suppose it is a sense of humor with love running through it, not sarcasm, so different than how things are approached today. These are totally UPLIFTING reads, highly entertaining if you are an animal lover.
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  • HJM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cats, dogs, turtles, horses, ducks, geese, a squirrel and two harrassed humans.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018
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    Doreen Tovey's books have been a favourite with me for nearly forty years. She writes about her darling cats and donkey with such humour, I often laugh out loud. I never get sick of reading these books and have downloaded them to my Kindle so that I can keep on re-reading them and so has my daughter. We've all lost beloved pets and Doreen takes us through the highs and lows with such charm and wit that it is impossible to be sad for too long. Feel good books for all ages. (Especially if your neighbours think you are a bit barmy)
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An old favorite that makes me feel warm and squishy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025
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    Ha, I think it was reading this book many years ago that made me want a donkey! I do love n her books, funny and warmhearted.
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  • Dragonlady
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
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    Amusing story for animal lovers.
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  • Sharon J. Carr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pet Donkey
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2013
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    I have a donkey that I rescued and so this book was such a pleasure to read. Donkeys on the whole have a hard time as they are overloaded and abused so it is good to know that there are people out there with kind hearts. This book proves that donkeys are much smarter than people give them credit for. They do get themselves into difficult situations sometimes because they are so inquisitive and I can relate to the episode of where the donkey gets in a fix but has the sense to wait for help. One of the funniest parts is where the donkey collapses regularly at the same spot and has to be revived with whisky - and they call them stupid. A very refreshing read for adults and children alike. Light reading and highly recommended.
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  • Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good laugh
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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    I would love to have known the author and her husband. I think we would have been great friends.

    I have done the Siamese cat thing, best cat I ever had. Smartest one too. Had donkeys living next door, so I understood first hand much of what is happening.

    This series of books is out and out hysterical.
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  • E. Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019
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    If you have ever had a Siamese cat in the household you will love this book!
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  • Glennys G. Uiagalelei
    5.0 out of 5 stars Living with Siamese cats
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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    If you like animals, then this series is for you. They are hilarious and, doesn't matter how often I read them, I still laughed and laugh. They are hard to find and can be expensive. This obrne was on Kindle.
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  • PaganღHeart
    5.0 out of 5 stars More magic from Doreen Tovey
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2013
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    Another lovely book by Doreen Tovey to add to my collection! I've so enjoyed all her books and this is no different. Her heart-warming tales of village life, her cats and her donkey brings her experiences to life and I've loved sharing them. I especially love Annabelle the donkey, Doreen's descriptions of her are just wonderful!!
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  • Brigitte S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wish Doreen could have gone on writing
    Reviewed in Germany on July 16, 2023
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    I've got all the books by Doreen Tovey, convinced she is the best writer of all on the subject of (beloved, bewitching, bewildering) cats and pets. Such a loss to think that her books may not be available for much longer. Advice to the uninitiated: Be careful when you read her books in public. People might look at you very strangely when you're about to fall from your seat with silent laughter...
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  • Ellie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series
    Reviewed in Australia on July 16, 2023
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    The whole Cats in the Belfry series is wonderful, I’ve just finished Donkey Work (third in the series) and I was laughing out loud again as I read it. Such a sweet and entertaining look at the lives of a crazy animal/cat couple, it’s an easy and comforting read.
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  • Amber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life with a donkey
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2010
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    This is an amusing account of life with a donkey. Anyone who owns these lovely animals will appreciate the trials and tribulations of getting to know your donkey's character, so aptly described in this book. The Toveys certainly learnt not to underestimate the intelligence of these clever equines, whilst at the same time finding endless amusement with Annabelle, the little donkey who quietly crept in to a corner of their hearts.

    Those thinking of getting a donkey (or two!) will hopefully not be put off, but more determined to understand their foibles and enjoy the fun of ownership and the love that will undoubtedly develop between you and your long-earned companions.
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  • Elizabeth Dokulil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on May 3, 2016
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    Anything by this author is eminently readable
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