Durrell: My Family and Other Animals
No. of pages 63
Published: 1992
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"My Family and Other Animals" is a semi-autobiographical account by Gerald Durrell, capturing his childhood experiences on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. The story revolves around the Durrell family, particularly young Gerald, who is enchanted by the island's diverse wildlife. As he explores the natural world, he encounters various animals and develops a passion for collecting them. The narrative is filled with humorous anecdotes about family dynamics, eccentric characters, and the joys of discovery in nature. Through vivid descriptions, Durrell paints a portrait of a carefree life shaped by adventure and curiosity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Brodies Notes, Pan Study Aids .
There are 63 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1992 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .
This book features the following character:
Gerald Durrell
This book features the character Gerald Durrell.
