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 contains: 1 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? FSC 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 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!