Tarka the Otter
Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson, published by Penguin Books in 2014, is a classic tale that immerses readers in the life of an otter in the Devonshire countryside. This edition, featuring 352 pages, presents the story through the otter’s perspective, capturing the essence of life in the wild with rich detail and atmosphere. As part of the Puffin Modern Classics series, it is designed to appeal to a new generation of readers while retaining the charm that has made Tarka a beloved character in literature.
In this narrative, readers will explore themes of nature and wildlife, as the story unfolds in a vivid setting that reflects the beauty of the natural world. The book is categorized under juvenile fiction, with a focus on animals and marine life, making it suitable for young readers interested in these subjects. This edition not only revitalizes a timeless story but also includes child-friendly endnotes, enhancing the reading experience for families and educators alike.
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Annotation. A Puffin Book – stories that last a lifetime.Puffin Modern Classics are relaunched under a new logo: A Puffin Book. There are 20 titles to collect in the series, listed below, all with exciting new covers and child-friendly endnotes.TARKA THE OTTER is the classic story of an otter living in the Devonshire countryside which captures the feel of life in the wild as seen through the otter’s own eyes. The story’s atmosphere and detail make it easy to see why Tarka has become one of the best-loved creatures in world literature.Henry William Williamson was born in 1895 in Brockley, south-east London. The then semi-rural location provided easy access to the countryside, and he developed a deep love of nature throughout his childhood. He became a prolific author known for his natural and social history novels. He won the Hawthornden Prize for literatrure in 1928 for Tarka the Otter.Also available in A Puffin Book: GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM and BACK HOME by Michelle Magorian CHARLOTTE’S WEB, STUART LITTLE and THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN by E. B. White THE BORROWERS by Mary NortonSTIG OF THE DUMP by Clive KingROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY by Mildred D. TaylorA DOG SO SMALL by Philippa PearceGOBBOLINO by Ursula Moray WilliamsCARRIE’S WAR by Nina BawdenMRS FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH by Richard C O’BrienA WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L’EngleTHE CAY by Theodore TaylorTARKA THE OTTER by Henry WilliamsonWATERSHIP DOWN by Richard AdamsSMITH by Leon GarfieldTHE NEVERENDING STORY by Michael EndeANNIE by Thomas MeehanTHE FAMILY FROM ONE END STREET by Eve Garnett.
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