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Heroic Animals
- Author
- Clare Balding
- Narrator
- Clare Balding
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Publish Date
- 15 October 2020
- Run Time
- 9 hours 12 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Bobbie the Wonder dog crossed more than 2,500 miles of plains, desert and mountains to find his way home - and became the inspiration for Lassie.
Cher Ami the pigeon, despite being shot twice, delivered a message that saved the lives of 194 soldiers in 1918.
Trakr the police dog spent two days exhaustively searching Ground Zero and found the last survivor of the 9/11 attacks.
Ever since Alexander the Great named a city after the horse who saved his life in battle (and another after his dog), human history wouldn't be the same without the awe-inspiring tales of amazing animals.
Now BAFTA-winning presenter, no. 1 bestselling author and all-round national treasure Clare Balding picks out the most heroic and heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) animals from history and tells their stories.
From Simon the sea cat to Greyfriars Bobby's 14-year vigil over his master's grave, to the elephant that saved a small girl and Paul the World-Cup-predicting octopus, Heroic Animals brings to life incredible feats and moving moments which highlight the timeless special bond between human and animal.
(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Critics Review
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Animal magic
Sunday Telegraph
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Extraordinary
Daily Mail
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Riveting
Daily Telegraph
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Wonderful
Women's Weekly
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An inspiring fireside read
Horse & Hound
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Perfect for animal lovers everywhere!
People's Friend
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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
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Inspiring
Daily Mirror
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Heartwarming
Yours
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Incredible stories
Woman & Home
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Some stories are awe-inspiring, some are moving, while others are simply laugh-out-loud funny
BBC
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Heartwarming
Woman
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Moving
Sunday Express
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The perfect book to read on a cold winter's day with your dog snuggled up beside you
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Details
- Author
- Clare Balding
- Narrator
- Clare Balding
- Duration
- 9 hours 12 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 October 2020
- ISBN
- 9781529343861
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Genre
- Animal life stories, Animals and society / Animal rights - issues and debates, History: specific events and topics
Synopsis
100 of the most heroic, inspirational (and sometimes hilarious) animals from history, brought to life by national treasure, Clare Balding.Bobbie the Wonder dog crossed more than 2,500 miles of plains, desert and mountains to find his way home - and became the inspiration for Lassie. Cher Ami the pigeon, despite being shot twice, delivered a message that saved the lives of 194 soldiers in 1918.Trakr the police dog spent two days exhaustively searching Ground Zero and found the last survivor of the 9/11 attacks.Ever since Alexander the Great named a city after the horse who saved his life in battle (and another after his dog), human history wouldn't be the same without the awe-inspiring tales of amazing animals.Now BAFTA-winning presenter, no. 1 bestselling author and all-round national treasure Clare Balding picks out the most heroic and heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) animals from history and tells their stories. From Simon the sea cat to Greyfriars Bobby's 14-year vigil over his master's grave, to the elephant that saved a small girl and Paul the World-Cup-predicting octopus, Heroic Animals brings to life incredible feats and moving moments which highlight the timeless special bond between human and animal.(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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