The Otters Tale by Simon Cooper

The Otters Tale by Simon Cooper

Shortlisted for THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2017 The best popular account of the lives of otters written so far Richard Shelton, Times Literary Supplement

‘He summarizes his observations by telling the detailed story of a mother and her young and the male otter with which they occasionally interactHe does so with the charm of a Kenneth Grahame but with the scientific rigour of modern behavioural science. It is the best popular account of the lives of otters written so far.’ Times Literary Supplement

‘Offers something new, and ultimately optimistic.’ New Scientist

‘Boldly imaginative and with great skill, conservationist Simon Cooper fictionalises the story of the otter family … Cooper's knowledge of otter behaviour is profound, but it's his brilliant storytelling that really brings the animals to life’ Daily Mail

Praise for Simon Cooper:

‘I loved the gentle flow of this book and the insight into both a pastime and a wonderful corner of the land.’ BBC Countryfile

‘Cooper’s enthusiasm is so infectious’ Daily Mail

‘[Simon Cooper] is a renowned fly-fisher himself and, in this book, he writes as well as he casts […] delightful […] Mr Cooper is in love with chalkstreams and anyone who reads this splendid book will soon hold the same view.’ Country Life

‘We are taken on a delightful journey overflowing with passages that capture our imagination […] It is both uplifting and therapeutic’ Classic Angling

Simon Cooper is one of the UK’s leading chalkstream conservationists. He lives and works on the English rivers, where otters are once again thriving.

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ISBN 13	9780008189716
ISBN 10	0008189714
Title	The Otters Tale
Author	Simon Cooper
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2017-03-23
Number of pages	288
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.