First published 1991
On the sun-soaked Greek isle of Corfu, young Gerald rescues a land tortoise from the sea. He quickly introduces the curious creature to his eclectic menagerie of animal companions - frogs, toads, snakes, and more. But as Toby the tortoise settles into his new home, he faces unexpected challenges from the other pets. Can Gerald keep the peace in his zoological paradise?
Genres: fiction, nature, animals, 20th-century, coming-of-age
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Corfu Island (Greece)
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · M. OʼMara Books