{"product_id":"9781504041676","title":"My Family and Other Animals","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe inspiration for \u003ci\u003eThe Durrells in Corfu\u003c\/i\u003e, a Masterpiece production on public television: A naturalist’s account of his childhood on the exotic Greek island.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e When the Durrells could no longer endure the gray English climate, they did what any sensible family would do: sold their house and relocated to the sun-soaked island of Corfu.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e As they settled into their new home, hilarious mishaps ensued as a ten-year-old Gerald Durrell pursued his interest in natural history and explored the island’s fauna. Soon, toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies—as well as scorpions, geckos, ladybugs, praying mantises, octopuses, pigeons, and gulls—became a common sight in the Durrell villa.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Uproarious tales of the island’s animals and Durrell’s fond reflections on his family bring this delightful memoir to life. Capturing the joyous chaos of growing up in an unconventional household, \u003ci\u003eMy Family and Other Animals\u003c\/i\u003e will transport you to a place you won’t want to leave.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author’s estate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127101538544,"sku":"9781504041676","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781504041676_p0.jpg?v=1769897444","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781504041676","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}