This series humorously and charmingly captures a young boy's childhood on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. With a profound love for nature, it details his adventures discovering and collecting local fauna, often with comical consequences for his eccentric family. The narratives are filled with witty portraits of colorful characters and their unforgettable escapades. It's a celebration of wildlife, family life, and the beginnings of a lifelong passion for animals.
The weather in England that summer had been so awful that Gerald's mother sold the family house and took her children to live on the Mediterranean island of Corfu. Between lessons, the ten-year-old Gerald was free to walk round the sunny island and discover the wonderful people and animals living there. This is the story of Gerald's adventures with the fascinating animals of Corfu, and, of course, with his surprising family and their friends.
Humoristisk fortælling om forfatterens familie på Korfu
Den excentriske familie Durrells liv i landlige græske omgivelser på øen Korfu i tiden før 2. verdenskrig skildret af den 10-årige Gerald
Детство – прекрасная пора! А насколько прекрасней провести его на чудесном острове Корфу, среди любимых домашних, а порой и не очень домашних друзей! Английский писатель и биолог Джеральд Даррелл с неизменным чувством юмора рассказывает о своем детстве.
Suitable for adults and children alike, this title includes three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - My Family and Other Animals, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The Garden of the Gods.