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My Family and Other Animals
Corfu Book 1
Book 1 of the Corfu series.Young Gerald and his eccentric family swap damp England for sunlit Corfu, where he spends his days chasing insects, reptiles, and neighbors' pets. This joyful memoir mixes natural history with chaotic family comedy.
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Young Gerald and his eccentric family swap damp England for sunlit Corfu, where he spends his days chasing insects, reptiles, and neighbors' pets. This joyful memoir mixes natural history with chaotic family comedy.
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What is My Family and Other Animals about?
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell stands out as a high-interest title with strong recommendation value.
Who recommends My Family and Other Animals?
My Family and Other Animals is highly recommended by Matt Ridley and Paul Graham.
Is My Family and Other Animals part of a series?
My Family and Other Animals is linked to Part of the Corfu series as book 1..
What should I read after My Family and Other Animals?
A good next step after My Family and Other Animals is Birds, Beasts and Relatives, The Garden of the Gods, Fauna & Family.
When was My Family and Other Animals published?
My Family and Other Animals was published in 1956.







