Our Zoo
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Our Zoo
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Narrated by:
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Emily Pennant-Rea
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By:
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June Mottershead
About this listen
When George Mottershead moved to the village of Upton-by-Chester in 1930 to realise his dream of opening a zoo without bars, his four-year-old daughter June had no idea how extraordinary her life would become. Soon her best friend was a chimpanzee called Mary, lion cubs and parrots were vying for her attention in the kitchen, and finding a bear tucked up in bed was no more unusual than talking to a tapir about granny's lemon curd. Pelican, penguin or polar bear - for June, they were simply family.
The early years were not without their obstacles for the Mottersheads. They were shunned by the local community, bankruptcy threatened and then World War Two began. Nightly bombing raids turned the dream into a nightmare and finding food for the animals became a constant challenge. Yet George's resilience, resourcefulness and tenacity eventually paid off. Now over 80 years since June first set foot in the echoing house, Chester Zoo has achieved worldwide renown.
Here, in her enthralling memoir, June Mottershead chronicles the heartbreak, the humour, the trials and triumphs, above all the characters, both human and animal, who shaped her childhood.
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A must read for any animal lover
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What made the experience of listening to Our Zoo the most enjoyable?
Hearing about many of the animals that stayed at the zoo.What was one of the most memorable moments of Our Zoo?
Haven't got one.Which scene did you most enjoy?
None in particular.If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Don't know. Don't watch films.Any additional comments?
For me, the fact that it ends with June getting married leaves this book unfinished. I want to know what happened after that to both her, her family and the zoo. Think the narrator read it well.A captivating read.
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Brilliantly written, read and a gorgeous story!!
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Where does Our Zoo rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
A great true story. Really hope June will give us all another installment of her families adventures building a collection without bars.What other book might you compare Our Zoo to, and why?
Our Zoo, is gripping and funny like the best James Herriot and Gerald Durrel stories. If you enjoyed My Family and Other Animals and Every Living Thing, I'm sure you'll love our zoo.What does Emily Pennant-Rea bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Emily brings a real warmth to the story. Look forward to listening to more books read by Emily.If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Chaos in the countryAny additional comments?
An around great listen. 5 Stars. Hoping for a second installment "our zoo two"Truly Macical
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Overall though, a lovely story about our local zoo.
Welsh place names horribly pronounced
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An excellent supplement to the television series. xßA good length for a holiday read.
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