My Family and Other Animals

“It’s a real work of genius and needs to be kept on every child’s bedside table. One of the important things about this book, which is different from the other books on my list, is that it’s written by a naturalist. This is a book that opens your eyes and provides you with a vocabulary, to describe and think about the creatures you encounter in the natural world – no matter how old you are. The book is divided into three parts – the three different villas in which Gerald and his eccentric family live at various times in Corfu. Durrell manages to capture a child’s point of view of the adult world perfectly. His observations of his family are similar to his observations of the creatures he collects or observes. “ Read more...

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M G Leonard, Children's Author

My Family and Other Animals is a memoir written by the naturalist Gerald Durrell, about his life in Corfu in the 1930s. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, and his passion for the natural world is contagious. We also highly recommend the audiobook, which is great for family trips as it’s amusing and entertaining for children and adults alike.

Narrator: Nigel Davenport

Length: 10 hours and 17 minutes

Recommended listening for ages 8 upwards

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