As a child on the beautiful island of Corfu, Gerald Durrell delights in collecting curious animals and taking them home to live with him. So when he and his dog Roger rescue a land tortoise that has fallen into the sea, they take him home to join all their other animal friends. They don't realise that tortoises are not always the easiest of animals to please. Written by famous environmentalist, writer and zookeeper Gerald Durrell, whose life is the subject of the hugely popular ITV drama, 'The Durrells'
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Gerald Durrell was one of Britain's best loved authors and pioneering naturalists. His books, such as the bestselling My Family and Other Animals which celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2016, continue to entertain generations of children and adults alike. His early family life forms the basis for the ITV drama, The Durrells . The D
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