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My Family and Other Animals

by Gerald Durrell
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The inspiration for The Durrells in Corfu, a Masterpiece production on public television: A naturalist’s account of his childhood on the exotic Greek island.
 
When the Durrells could no longer endure the gray English climate, they did what any sensible family would do: sold their house and relocated to the sun-soaked island of Corfu.
 
As they settled into their new home, hilarious mishaps ensued as a ten-year-old Gerald Durrell pursued his interest in natural history and explored the island’s fauna. Soon, toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies—as well as scorpions, geckos, ladybugs, praying mantises, octopuses, pigeons, and gulls—became a common sight in the Durrell villa.
 
Uproarious tales of the island’s animals and Durrell’s fond reflections on his family bring this delightful memoir to life. Capturing the joyous chaos of growing up in an unconventional household, My Family and Other Animals will transport you to a place you won’t want to leave.
 
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author’s estate.
 
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Series: Corfu Trilogy Publisher: Open Road Media

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 11, 2016

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781504041676
  • File size: 2931 KB
  • Release date: October 11, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781504041676
  • File size: 7155 KB
  • Release date: October 11, 2016

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Biography & Autobiography Nature Travel Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1240
Text Difficulty:9-12

The inspiration for The Durrells in Corfu, a Masterpiece production on public television: A naturalist’s account of his childhood on the exotic Greek island.
 
When the Durrells could no longer endure the gray English climate, they did what any sensible family would do: sold their house and relocated to the sun-soaked island of Corfu.
 
As they settled into their new home, hilarious mishaps ensued as a ten-year-old Gerald Durrell pursued his interest in natural history and explored the island’s fauna. Soon, toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies—as well as scorpions, geckos, ladybugs, praying mantises, octopuses, pigeons, and gulls—became a common sight in the Durrell villa.
 
Uproarious tales of the island’s animals and Durrell’s fond reflections on his family bring this delightful memoir to life. Capturing the joyous chaos of growing up in an unconventional household, My Family and Other Animals will transport you to a place you won’t want to leave.
 
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author’s estate.
 
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Nature Travel Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Open Road Media

    Kindle Book
    Release date: October 11, 2016

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781504041676
    File size: 2931 KB
    Release date: October 11, 2016

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781504041676
    File size: 7155 KB
    Release date: October 11, 2016

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    Lexile® Measure: 1240
    Text Difficulty: 9-12