Anya's Remarkable Donkey

The magical kingdom of Majadon is rich with gold and other gems, and things are peaceful now, thanks to the good king and queen's vigilant army and fleet of flying dragons.

One day, a donkey arrives for nine-year-old Anya Tamarkin, a gift from the king for alerting him to danger. Her dream has come true Now she and her friend Max can dig for treasure farther away, with a donkey along. Where will they go? What will they find?

But the donkey is far from ordinary. She wants to use her unique ways to help the king in Majadon. Will Anya see what's remarkable about that, in time to make a difference?

Endorsements

"Anya's adventures in Majadon continue when she receives a remarkable gift. She enlists the help of friends in search of treasures, only to discover more than she was looking for. What do they find?"

Penny Cheshier, retired middle school English teacher

"I think what makes a good story is one that has details so I can understand what's happening. I could follow everything, and the characters were well connected. The ending was great because it took me by surprise."

Abrielle DeVault, middle school student & pianist

About the Author

Deborah Thomas authored children's songs and poetry during her teaching career. Writing the Anya of Majadon episodes is a dream come true. Anya's Remarkable Donkey is the second in the series and her third work. Her historical novel for adults, A Western Rose, was published this year. A 1970 graduate of the University of Arizona, she taught elementary school almost thirty years. She's the mother of two pair of loving daughters and stepdaughters and a happy grandma to twelve grandchildren.