About the book
The follow up to My Family and Other Animals and the second book in The Corfu Trilogy, the beloved books that inspired ITV's television series The Durrells.
In this second collection of tales concerning the Durrell family on the island of Corfu, young Gerry continues to be captivated by the fascinating flora and fauna of their adopted home - much to the bemusement and upset of his long suffering siblings and mother.
Whether it's lamp fishing by night or roving the countryside with his mentor Theodore, Gerry encounters intoxicated hedgehogs, tarantulas, dung beetles, water spiders and other animals, some of which become the family's very unwanted pets.
'A wild and amusing chronicle' Daily Express
'This book, an evocation of a budding naturalist's life as a boy on Corfu, will delight many readers, even those who can't stand spiders...' Evening Standard
'Delightful, charming, funny' The Times
Editions of Birds, Beasts and Relatives
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670167753
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142004401
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140043853
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241981658
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780670003150
Read an Excerpt
The follow up to My Family and Other Animals and the second book in The Corfu Trilogy, the beloved books that inspired ITV's television series The Durrells.
In this second collection of tales concerning the Durrell family on the island of Corfu, young Gerry continues to be captivated by the fascinating flora and fauna of their adopted home - much to the bemusement and upset of his long suffering siblings and mother.
Whether it's lamp fishing by night or roving the countryside with his mentor Theodore, Gerry encounters intoxicated hedgehogs, tarantulas, dung beetles, water spiders and other animals, some of which become the family's very unwanted pets.
'A wild and amusing chronicle' Daily Express
'This book, an evocation of a budding naturalist's life as a boy on Corfu, will delight many readers, even those who can't stand spiders...' Evening Standard
'Delightful, charming, funny' The Times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birds, Beasts and Relatives about?
The follow up to My Family and Other Animals and the second book in The Corfu Trilogy, the beloved books that inspired ITV's television series The Durrells.
In this second collection of tales concerning the Durrell family on the island of Corfu, young Gerry continues to be captivated by the fascinating flora and fauna of their adopted home - much to the bemusement and upset of his long suffering siblings and mother.
Whether it's lamp fishing by night or roving the countryside with his mentor Theodore, Gerry encounters intoxicated hedgehogs, tarantulas, dung beetles, water spiders and other animals, some of which become the family's very unwanted pets.
'A wild and amusing chronicle' Daily Express
'This book, an evocation of a budding naturalist's life as a boy on Corfu, will delight many readers, even those who can't stand spiders...' Evening Standard
'Delightful, charming, funny' The Times
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Birds, Beasts and Relatives?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Birds, Beasts and Relatives?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670167753
Is Birds, Beasts and Relatives part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Corfu Trilogy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Birds, Beasts and Relatives?
Gerald Durrell
Who is the Publisher of the book Birds, Beasts and Relatives?
Penguin UK
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Birds, Beasts and Relatives is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670167753) and paperback(ISBN 9780142004401) and paperback(ISBN 9780140043853) and paperback(ISBN 9780241981658) and paperback(ISBN 9780670003150)
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