Diary of a Young Naturalist

Dara McAnulty

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Text Publishing Company
03 August 2021

Biography; Memoirs

Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of 15-year-old Dara McAnulty’s world. From spring and through a year in his home patch in Northern Ireland, Dara spent the seasons writing. These vivid, evocative and moving diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are raw in their telling.

Diary of a Young Naturalist portrays Dara’s intense connection to the natural world, and his perspective as a teenager juggling exams and friendships alongside a life of campaigning. 'In writing this book,' Dara explains, 'I have experienced challenges but also felt incredible joy, wonder, curiosity and excitement. In sharing this journey my hope is that people of all generations will not only understand autism a little more but also appreciate a child’s eye view on our delicate and changing biosphere.'

By: Dara McAnulty
Imprint: Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9781922458261
ISBN 10: 1922458260
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 03 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Diary of a Young Naturalist

'McAnulty's writing glows with his deep sympathy for the natural world.' * Tim Flannery * 'Dara's is an extraordinary voice and vision: brave, poetic, ethical, lyrical, strong enough to have made him heard and admired from a young age.' * Robert Macfarlane * 'Captivating...[Dara McAnulty's] diary covers everyday events under the panoply of the eternal natural world...a brilliant achievement.' * Age/Sydney Morning Herald * 'The depth of [McAnulty's] feeling illuminates every page of this miraculous memoir.' * Observer *

Short-listed for Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2020 (UK)
Winner of Non-Fiction, Books Are My Bag Reader's Award 2020 (UK)
Winner of Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2020 (Ireland)
Winner of Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2020 (UK)