- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Entertainment; 1st ed edition (2 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007274866
- ISBN-13: 978-0007274864
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 358,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An engaging tale from someone who dared to do something different.'
ShortList
'One of the most inspiring books I've read.'
Western Daily Press
'Mee writes movingly about his wife's fatal illness, his children coming to terms with this, his sprightly old mum and, of course, his 200 wild animals in all their diverse glory.'
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An engaging tale from someone who dared to do something different.' ShortList 'One of the most inspiring books I've read.' Western Daily Press 'Mee writes movingly about his wife's fatal illness, his children coming to terms with this, his sprightly old mum and, of course, his 200 wild animals in all their diverse glory.' Daily Mail 'Easy to read and hard to put down.' International Zoo News
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having visited the place (Dartmoor wildlife park) pre-Mee, I was shocked by the state of the enclosures and the park as a whole. So when I saw that the park had been taken over and that the guy had written a book about his exploits during the renovation and re-opening I was intrigued. This book held me as captive as Mr Mee's animals are (I occasionally escaped to other areas of the house for refreshments etc!), I was unable to put this book down. It is superbly written, filled with interesting titbits of info about animal and human behaviour, adventure, sadness and is sprinkled with humourous moments (I laughed out loud at least 20 times). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend reading it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I picked this up first in Waterstone's and the first few pages had me smiling and then almost crying. So I bought it on here!
Just couldn't put it down, read it cover to cover. Really liked the style of writing, humorous, vulnerable and revealing in that wonderful English way. Felt included in the journey and privvy to the most fascinating parts of the revamp of the zoo and the authors life.
I have given this book to 3 friends and I am so impressed with it no doubt it will be making an appearance under several Xmas trees this year!
Just couldn't put it down, read it cover to cover. Really liked the style of writing, humorous, vulnerable and revealing in that wonderful English way. Felt included in the journey and privvy to the most fascinating parts of the revamp of the zoo and the authors life.
I have given this book to 3 friends and I am so impressed with it no doubt it will be making an appearance under several Xmas trees this year!
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Exceedingly well written, Benjamin's style grips you from page one.
His mother sounds such a wild-card person, l would love to meet her.
be honest how many ladies of 76, decide to sell everything they
own and go in with their son and buy a Zoo.
The Zoo they took on, was in a dire state, and didn't have a licence
to let people see any of the animals, so hope of opening soon as
they bought it went out of the window.
The story tells of his/their ups and downs (and mainly downs),
of getting the zoo together, right up to going to the council
office and seeing if he had passed all the tests councils
require. I read it in 3 days which is quick for me. Very easy
to read, and very entertaining.
His mother sounds such a wild-card person, l would love to meet her.
be honest how many ladies of 76, decide to sell everything they
own and go in with their son and buy a Zoo.
The Zoo they took on, was in a dire state, and didn't have a licence
to let people see any of the animals, so hope of opening soon as
they bought it went out of the window.
The story tells of his/their ups and downs (and mainly downs),
of getting the zoo together, right up to going to the council
office and seeing if he had passed all the tests councils
require. I read it in 3 days which is quick for me. Very easy
to read, and very entertaining.
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We Bought A Zoo
A very slow read which concentrated a lot on the illness of one character and left me feeling rather flat. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Suzydoll
The book of the film
This is the book that the recent film of the same name is based. The book is more down-to-earth and easy to read. It is also more believable than the film and worth reading. Read more
Published 9 days ago by A. Woods
Inspiring book
This is a fantastic book. We visit Devon regularly and a trip to Dartmoor Zological Park is now a must. It's a true story which stirs all the emotions. I couldn't put it down.
Published 20 days ago by DC
We Bought A Zoo
What more can I can. I could not put this down. It was beautifully written and gripping all the way through. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LouiseB
Hard to put down
I read this in two sittings hard to put down. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad but mostly uplifting. It left me wanting to visit the zoo and if I am ever in the vacinity I fully... Read more
Published 1 month ago by lesleymc
book enjoyment
A very pleasant enjoyable read, parts to bring tears to the eyes and parts that make you laugh, very easy to read and a book I will read again. A book I can recommend.
Published 1 month ago by margaret
We bought a zoo
A lovely book, one you can read and put down to go back to, and not forget what you have already read.
Written beautifully.
Highly recommended.
Written beautifully.
Highly recommended.
Published 1 month ago by Marjorie Beale
Not for me
Sorry to give 1 star especially when someone has taken the time & trouble to put their energy into sharing their story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Josie-Jo
What a beautiful, moving and enchanting book
This is such a lovely book, and one that I know I will read again and again.
Benjamin's style is engaging and from the very first page I was hooked and was wanting to... Read more
Benjamin's style is engaging and from the very first page I was hooked and was wanting to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Doug
Uplifting and inspiring
Benjamin Mee's true-life tale of his life changing (life defining?) decision to risk everything he and his family had on buying and renovating a rundown, near-bankrupt zoo on... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andrew J. Knight
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