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Aldar, A Puffin's Tale
In "Aldar, a Puffin's Tale", readers embark on a gripping journey through the life of Aldar, an Atlantic Puffin, as he navigates the challenges of the natural world and confronts the profound impact of human activities on his species.
The tale of this one puffin is interspersed with a wealth of information on the natural history of puffins and their place in the world of seabirds. Together they make for an informative, emotional, tear-jerking, heartstopping read. Illustrated throughout with original artworks and the author's own stunning photographs the book is highly readable and will grace any library of animal natural history and fiction.
To begin this animal adventure we eavesdrop on the daring leap of the fledgling Aldar from the cliffs of Flamborough. He leaps into the air with the waves crashing onto the jagged rocks below him but this is also a leap into the unknown, setting the stage for a life fraught with peril and resilience. As Aldar matures, he weathers the North Sea's fury, faces hunger and is hunted, trapped, battered by winter storms and more. He has his first encounter with the entity which he will revisit several times at critical moments in his life.
Returning to his birthplace he will meet the love of his life only to face tragic loss and further trials.
"Aldar, a Puffin's Tale" weaves fiction and factual information seamlessly, offering readers a unique and emotionally resonant exploration of puffin life and the pressing need for environmental conservation.
The tale of this one puffin is interspersed with a wealth of information on the natural history of puffins and their place in the world of seabirds. Together they make for an informative, emotional, tear-jerking, heartstopping read. Illustrated throughout with original artworks and the author's own stunning photographs the book is highly readable and will grace any library of animal natural history and fiction.
To begin this animal adventure we eavesdrop on the daring leap of the fledgling Aldar from the cliffs of Flamborough. He leaps into the air with the waves crashing onto the jagged rocks below him but this is also a leap into the unknown, setting the stage for a life fraught with peril and resilience. As Aldar matures, he weathers the North Sea's fury, faces hunger and is hunted, trapped, battered by winter storms and more. He has his first encounter with the entity which he will revisit several times at critical moments in his life.
Returning to his birthplace he will meet the love of his life only to face tragic loss and further trials.
"Aldar, a Puffin's Tale" weaves fiction and factual information seamlessly, offering readers a unique and emotionally resonant exploration of puffin life and the pressing need for environmental conservation.
178 pages, Paperback
Published August 10, 2024
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January 20, 2025
How is there not a review already for this beautiful book on Goodreads. The book follows the trials and tribulations of an Atlantic Puffin called Aldar. From his first venture outside the burrow of his birth, we accompany him throughout his life and witness how he and the rest of his kind face the challenges of puffin life. The narrative is beautifully crafted and pulls no punches, for life is hard for these plucky comics of the sea; the highs are high, and lows are low. It was impossible not to get caught up emotionally (I shed a tear I don't mind admitting), a perfect combination of natural history and fiction, and I thoroughly enjoyed it as an adult reader. The illustrations supporting the narrative, particularly the original works by Tracey Barnett are absolutely gorgeous. The book is deserving of being on the shelf of anyone who loves natural history fiction.
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