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The Golden Mole

and Other Vanishing Treasure
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The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell is a poetic exploration of the natural world, blending vivid descriptions with fascinating facts. It celebrates the beauty and diversity of animals, encouraging readers to cherish and protect our planet's wildlife.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the wonders of the natural world and love beautifully written stories that reveal the extraordinary lives of animals. With vivid descriptions and keen insights, it offers a compelling glimpse into the intricate connections within nature.

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The Golden Mole

A gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary of the world's most extraordinary endangered animals.

A gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary of the world's most extraordinary endangered animals.

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The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell offers a richly painted tapestry of the natural world, brimming with enchantment, wonder, and urgency. This captivating non-fiction work takes readers on an extraordinary journey across the globe, shedding light on some of the planet's most bizarre and remarkable creatures. From the elusive pangolins and the steadfast wombats to the graceful lemurs and the curious seahorses, each chapter unfolds a new narrative of awe and discovery. However, The Golden Mole is more than just an anthology of nature's curiosities; it is a poignant manifesto urging readers to acknowledge the fragility and brilliance of these endangered species. Rundell's lyrical prose and sharp wit not only celebrate the beauty of these animals but also serve as a clarion call to action. She eloquently conveys the pressing need to preserve these natural wonders before they vanish from our world forever.

"The world is more astonishing, more miraculous and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings."

Shortlisted for the Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year

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"Rare and magical book." - Bill Bryson

"A witty, intoxicating paean to Earth's most wondrous creatures." - Observer

"Exquisite and timely." - Maggie O'Farrell

"Deeply affecting, intimate and wildly funny . . . I loved it." - Edmund de Waal

"A wondrous ode to nature's astonishing beauty - and an elegy for all the life we are in the midst of destroying." - Amia Srinivasan

"An exuberant celebration of everything from bats, crows and hedgehogs to narwhals and wombats . . . Rundell is incapable of writing a dull sentence." - Observer

"There is a constant joy in the book . . . A sense throughout of delight and wonder, and a reminder that these emotions also matter - may even save us. This is the point." - New Statesman

In The Golden Mole, Katherine Rundell’s deft storytelling and keen observations make an indelible mark, encouraging readers to see the world through a lens of reverence and responsibility. Every page offers a loving tribute to Earth's biodiversity, coupled with a heartfelt plea to protect it. This book is an essential read for anyone who cherishes the natural world and seeks to ensure its survival for future generations.

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The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell has been praised for its elegant prose and engaging exploration of extraordinary animal stories. Readers appreciate the mix of scientific insight and lyrical storytelling, finding it both informative and captivating. It has been described as a charming and thought-provoking read that highlights the wonders and peculiarities of the natural world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571362509

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Talya Baldwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Katherine Rundell grew up in London, Zimbabwe and Belgium. She is the youngest female scholar to be made a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. Her award-winning and bestselling books for children have been translated into thirty languages and have multiple awards. Rundell is also the author of a book for adults Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old And Wise. She is a regular contributor to the London Review of Books.

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