The global bestseller by English naturalist and traveler Gerald Durrell is a recognized classic of world literature for children and teenagers. The text is printed in the translation by Lyudmila Derevyankina, unabridged.
Gerald Durrell writes about his childhood spent on the sunny Greek island of Corfu. He tells of his family's amazing adventures, childhood amusements, big and small dramas, and, of course, animals. The young writer's home was shared by Achilles the tortoise, Quasimodo the pigeon, Ulysses the owl, and many other wonderful and amazing creatures.
The book is filled with respect and love for our animal friends. The author shares his observations of animal behavior and helps the reader understand the language of beasts.
Author: Gerald Durrell
Illustrations: Ksenia Khol, Maria Mazirko
Translation: Lyudmila Derevyankina
Pages: 416 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 140x215 mm
