Heroic Animals: Amazing Creatures that Changed Our World (Paperback)
Clare Balding (author)- 10+ in stock
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ORDINARY ANIMAL. EVERY ONE HAS A HEROIC STORY TO TELL.
Discover how . . .
Able Seacat Simon rescued the crew of HMS Amethyst
Bobby the Wonder Dog crossed a continent to find his family
Galipolli Murphy carried 250 wounded soldiers to safety
Pickles tracked down the stolen World Cup
And the Tamworth Two managed to save their bacon
Clare Balding's stories of daring, courageous, remarkable creatures who changed our world for the better: from the dog that inspired Lassie to the bear that fought the Nazis.
Publisher: John Murray Press
ISBN: 9781529343847
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 273 g
Dimensions: 192 x 126 x 28 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Extraordinary * Daily Mail *
Riveting * Daily Telegraph *
Wonderful * Women's Weekly *
An inspiring fireside read * Horse & Hound *
Perfect for animal lovers everywhere! * People's Friend *
Heart warming and at times very funny . . . her love of animals shines through in these accounts, which bring to life the amazing moments and special bonds between humans and animals * Radio Times *
Inspiring * Daily Mirror *
Heartwarming * Yours *
Incredible stories * Woman & Home *
Some stories are awe-inspiring, some are moving, while others are simply laugh-out-loud funny * BBC *
Heartwarming * Woman *
Moving * Sunday Express *
The perfect book to read on a cold winter's day with your dog snuggled up beside you * Your Dog *
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Heroic Animals is a really lovely book full of wonderful and sometimes sad animal stories. For anyone who loves animals.
“Perfect read for animal lovers.”
I purchased this for my 13 year old Grandaughter as a Christmas present. Like all good Nanny's I've read some of the incredible stories contained within its pages.
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