First published 1969
When young Gerald Durrell moves to the idyllic Greek island of Corfu, he discovers a paradise teeming with exotic animals. With his family's help, he embarks on a quest to capture and study the island's diverse wildlife, from chattering magpies to ferocious scorpions. But as Gerald's menagerie grows, his quest faces increasing chaos and comedy from his eccentric relatives. In this delightful memoir, the young naturalist's boundless curiosity and infectious enthusiasm shine through, taking readers on a heartwarming journey filled with the wonders of the natural world.
Genres: nature, animals, autobiography, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Corfu Island, Corfu Island (Greece), Great Britain, Greece, Kerkyra (Greece)
Period: 1935-1939
314 pages · Paperback · House of Stratus Ltd