
A boy and his eccentric family on a Greek island
Gerald Durrell’s boyhood on Corfu with his family and a menagerie of animals. His 1956 memoir is a classic of humorous nature writing.
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
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