My Family and Other Animals (Corfu Trilogy, #1)
by Gerald Durrell, Helma Lapiņa
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell, Helma Lapiņa holds a highly rated rating of 4.27 out of 5, based on 20.1K reader ratings. First published in 1956. The book spans 273 pages.
About My Family and Other Animals
When the unconventional Durrell family can no longer endure the damp, gray English climate, they do what any sensible family would do: sell their house and relocate to the sunny Greek isle of Corfu. My Family and Other Animals was intended to embrace the natural history of the island but ended up as a delightful account of Durrell’s family’s experiences, from the many eccentric hangers-on to the ceaseless procession of puppies, toads, scorpions, geckoes, ladybugs, glowworms, octopuses, bats, and butterflies into their home.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gerald Durrell, Helma Lapiņa |
| Published | 1956 |
| Pages | 273 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Travel, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.27 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,057 |
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What genre is My Family and Other Animals?
My Family and Other Animals is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Travel. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is My Family and Other Animals worth reading?
Based on 20.1K reader ratings, My Family and Other Animals has an average score of 4.27 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is My Family and Other Animals?
My Family and Other Animals has 273 pages.
Who wrote My Family and Other Animals?
My Family and Other Animals was written by Gerald Durrell, Helma Lapiņa. It was first published in 1956.
What is the ISBN for My Family and Other Animals?
The ISBN-13 for My Family and Other Animals is 9780142004420.0.
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