Young Gerald Durrell finds paradise on the Greek island of Corfu, where his eccentric family and the island's abundant wildlife create an unforgettable backdrop for his passion for natural history. With snakes in the bath and scorpions at the lunch table, the household operates more like a zoo than a conventional home. This classic memoir captures the wonder and chaos of growing up surrounded by both human quirks and animal wonders, told with brilliance and charm by one of nature's most devoted observers.
