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Diary of a Young Naturalist (a hardback book by Northern Ireland teenager Dara McAnulty)
€17.60
Jiminy
Winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize, Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of Dara McAnulty's world, from spring to summer, autumn to winter, on his home patch, at school, in the wild and in his head.
Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this very special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, exams and friendships alongside his life as a conservationist and environmental activist.
With a sense of awe and wonder, Dara describes in meticulous detail encounters in his garden and the wild, with blackbirds, whooper swans, red kites, hen harriers, frogs, dandelions, skylarks, bats, cuckoo flowers, Irish hares and many more species.The power and warmth of his words also draw an affectionate and moving portrait of a close-knit family making their way in the world.
What it contains1 hardback book, 224 pages
Feel great about where it comes from
Raw materials from Europe? Yes - UK
Organic? TBC
Manufactured in Europe? Yes - UK
What's it made from? Sustainability-certified* paper and cardboard only
What's it packaged in? Nothing
Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: Cardboard box only
Plastic-free? Yes 100%
Vegan? Yes
Animal-cruelty-free? Yes
Reused upcycled or recycled? TBC
* We're not allowed mention which certificate because of bizarre bureaucracy, for details search our site for 'Not allowed to say FSC'.
Feel great about where it goes after you've used it
Biodegradable / compostable? Yes 100%
Reusable / refillable? N/A
Recyclable? Yes 100%
Feel great about you and your child using it
Great for ages: We reckon tweens through early teens (or younger if the child is interested in clothing and fashion)
Shelf life: Indefinite
Awards: TBC
Safety standards met: N/A
Solvent-free? Yes
Gluten-free? Yes
Peanut-free? Yes
Soy-free? Yes
Lactose-free? Yes
Easy to wash-off clothes / skin? N/A
Improvements we're working on in this product: Very happy with this printed-in-Europe book!
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