{"product_id":"heroic-animals-amazing-creatures-that-changed-our-world","title":"Heroic Animals: Amazing Creatures that Changed Our World","description":"Product Description      \nTHERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ORDINARY ANIMAL. EVERY ONE HAS A HEROIC STORY TO TELL. Discover how . . . Able Seacat Simon rescued the crew of HMS Amethyst Bobby the Wonder Dog crossed a continent to find his family Galipolli Murphy carried 250 wounded soldiers to safety Pickles tracked down the stolen World Cup And the Tamworth Two managed to save their baconClare Balding's stories of daring, courageous, remarkable creatures who changed our world for the better: from the dog that inspired Lassie to the bear that fought the Nazis.\n      Review      \nAnimal magic ―\nSunday Telegraph\n\n\nExtraordinary ―\nDaily Mail\n\n\nRiveting ―\nDaily Telegraph\n\n\nWonderful ―\nWomen's Weekly\n\n\nAn inspiring fireside read ―\nHorse \u0026amp; Hound\n\n\nPerfect for animal lovers everywhere!  ―\nPeople's Friend\n\n\nHeart warming and at times very funny . . . her love of animals shines through in these accounts, which bring to life the amazing moments and special bonds between humans and animals ―\nRadio Times\n\n\nInspiring ―\nDaily Mirror\n\n\nHeartwarming ―\nYours\n\n\nIncredible stories ―\nWoman \u0026amp; Home\n\n\nSome stories are awe-inspiring, some are moving, while others are simply laugh-out-loud funny ―\nBBC\n\n\nHeartwarming ―\nWoman\n\n\nMoving ―\nSunday Express\n\n\nThe perfect book to read on a cold winter's day with your dog snuggled up beside you ―\nYour Dog\n      Book Description      \n100 of the most heroic, inspirational (and sometimes hilarious) animals from history, brought to life by national treasure, Clare Balding\n      About the Author      \n\u003cp\u003eClare Balding OBE is an award-winning broadcaster and writer. Her memoir \u003ci\u003eMy Animals and Other Family\u003c\/i\u003e won the National Book Awards Biography of the Year Award and was a Number 1 bestseller. She followed it with the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eWalking Home: My Family and Other Rambles\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also written three bestselling novels for children and \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Thought She Was a Dog\u003c\/i\u003e for World Book Day. Clare has presented sport and factual documentaries on TV and radio for over 25 years, working on six Olympic Games as well as every Paralympics since 2000. She has presented \u003ci\u003eRamblings\u003c\/i\u003e on BBC Radio 4 for 20 years. Clare is a strong advocate for the increased promotion of women's sport. She lives in London with her wife Alice and their two cats. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewww.clarebalding.co.uk\u003cbr\u003e Twitter: @clarebalding\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40152641798229,"sku":"9781529343847N","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/69d31346-4d6b-4773-8e6c-d210f17542e5.jpg?v=1657103729","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/heroic-animals-amazing-creatures-that-changed-our-world","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}