A Touch of Magic — Geoffrey Morgan

In this sequel to A Small Piece of Paradise a boy, uncertain of his identity, tries desperately to adapt to a life entirely different to that which he has been used to. After the tragic events in London's Sparrow Street, he and his donkey, Smokey, make their home in the country. But Joe is never completely happy, he feels he really belongs nowhere. Perhaps he could make his home with Ben - but would Ben want him?