The Golden Mole
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The Golden Mole
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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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Shortlisted for the Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year
Reviews:
"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.Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
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.
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
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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