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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.



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Animal magic * Sunday Telegraph *
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 *

Heroic Animals: Amazing Creatures that Changed

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    A Paperback / softback by Clare Balding

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      Publisher: John Murray Press
      Publication Date: 22/07/2021
      ISBN13: 9781529343847, 978-1529343847
      ISBN10: 1529343844

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review
      Animal magic * Sunday Telegraph *
      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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