World of Wonders In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments

Hardcover • 2021 • English

World of Wonders In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments

By Aimee Nezhukumatathil

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About the book

What the peacock can do is remind you of a home you will run away from and run back to all your life. The axolotl teaches us to smile, even in the face of unkindness; the touch-me-not plant shows us how to shake off unwanted advances; the narwhal demonstrates how to survive in hostile environments. In this book, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil explores the many places she has called home, from inhospitable plains to tall mountains in big sky country. No matter where she is transplanted,...Show more

Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction

Narrative theme: Environmental issues / the natural world

Narrative theme: Identity / belonging

Book details

ISBN

9781788168908

Publisher

Souvenir Press Limited

Published year

2021

Language

English

Original title

World of Wonders In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments

Format

Hardcover

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