First published 1968
On a sun-soaked Greek isle, young siblings Nikos and Sophia hatch a daring plan. Their neighbor's farm is under threat of foreclosure, so the kids devise a clever scheme: steal a herd of donkeys to save the day. Navigating the island's rocky hills and winding olive groves, the siblings pull off a hilarious donkey heist. But can they outsmart the local authorities and pull off this high-stakes caper before time runs out?
Genres: adventure, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: fast-paced, heartwarming, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, high-stakes
Setting: Greece
158 pages · Hardcover · Viking Press, NY