Remarkable Creatures
by Tracy Chevalier
Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 29.7K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 352 pages.
About Remarkable Creatures
In 1810, a sister and brother uncover the fossilized skull of an unknown animal in the cliffs on the south coast of England. With its long snout and prominent teeth, it might be a crocodile – except that it has a huge, bulbous eye.Remarkable Creatures is the story of Mary Anning, who has a talent for finding fossils, and whose discovery of ancient marine reptiles such as that ichthyosaur shakes the scientific community and leads to new ways of thinking about the creation of the world.Working in an arena dominated by middle-class men, however, Mary finds herself out of step with her working-class background. In danger of being an outcast in her community, she takes solace in an unlikely friendship with Elizabeth Philpot, a prickly London spinster with her own passion for fossils.The strong bond between Mary and Elizabeth sees them through struggles with poverty, rivalry and ostracism, as well as the physical dangers of their chosen obsession. It reminds us that friendship can outlast storms and landslides, anger and jealousy.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tracy Chevalier |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,667 |
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What genre is Remarkable Creatures?
Remarkable Creatures is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Remarkable Creatures worth reading?
Based on 29.7K reader ratings, Remarkable Creatures has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Remarkable Creatures?
Remarkable Creatures has 352 pages.
Who wrote Remarkable Creatures?
Remarkable Creatures was written by Tracy Chevalier. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Remarkable Creatures?
The ISBN-13 for Remarkable Creatures is 9780007178380.0.
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