Counting Penguins
Autor Peter John Watsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 noi 2026
'Anyone with a spark of adventure will enjoy.' - NOAH STRYCKER, author of The Thing With Feathers
'Antarctica has a special way of changing the lives of those lucky enough to experience it... Peter captures that magic.' - MATTY JORDAN, author of The Antarcticans
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At 64° South, on a tiny Antarctic island bustling with penguins, even the smallest lives leave a mark.
Welcome to Port Lockroy - the world's southernmost post office, a tiny outpost on a soccer-pitch-sized island off the Antarctic Peninsula, shared by a handful of humans and a thousand curious gentoo penguins.
When travel writer Peter John Watson boards a ship bound for Antarctica, he has no idea how deeply life at the end of the world will change him. Between long shifts counting penguin chicks, welcoming passing ships, and sorting mail, he discovers a whimsical world where climate science, storied heritage, and captivating wildlife converge in one of the most inhospitable places on earth.
From the secret origins of Base A - Britain's first continuously occupied base in Antarctica - to the tender rituals of pebble-gifting penguins; from Christmas spent in perpetual daylight to the heartbreak of the natural order and the quiet triumph of new life, this is a story of connection, resilience, and wonder.
As the gentoos shed their feathers and Peter prepares to leave before winter closes in, Counting Penguins becomes a tender meditation on isolation and hope - a reminder that even in the coldest corners, small acts of care can ripple far and wide.
Perfect for fans of Raising Hare and H is for Hawk
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9798217494101
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 130 x 200 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: Dorling Kindersley - DK
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 130 x 200 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: Dorling Kindersley - DK
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'A beautifully evocative book coursing with wisdom and humour... I loved it.' – HELEN MACDONALD, author of H is for Hawk
'Funny, emotional and beautifully written… I loved this book so much.' – LORRAINE KELLY
'Had me hooked on Antarctic life.' – STEPHEN RUTT, author of The Waterlands
'A cosy and heartwarming story of one person's relationship with nature.' – CHARLIE BINGHAM, author of The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds
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At 64° South, on a tiny Antarctic island bustling with penguins, even the smallest lives leave a mark.
Welcome to Port Lockroy – a tiny outpost on a football-pitch-sized island off the Antarctic Peninsula, shared by a handful of humans and a thousand curious gentoo penguins.
When travel writer Peter John Watson boards a ship bound for Antarctica, he has no idea how deeply life at the end of the world will change him. Between long shifts counting penguin chicks, welcoming passing cruise ships and sorting mail at the southernmost post office, he discovers a whimsical world where climate science, storied heritage and captivating wildlife converge in one of the most inhospitable places on earth.
From the secret origins of Base A – Britain’s first continuously occupied base in Antarctica – to the tender rituals of pebble-gifting penguins; from Christmas spent in perpetual daylight to the heartbreak of the natural order and the quiet triumph of new life, this is a story of connection, resilience and wonder.
As the gentoos shed their feathers and Peter prepares to leave before winter closes in, Counting Penguins becomes a tender meditation on isolation and hope – a reminder that even in the coldest corners, small acts of care can ripple far and wide.
Perfect for fans of H is for Hawk and Raising Hare
'A beautifully evocative book coursing with wisdom and humour... I loved it.' – HELEN MACDONALD, author of H is for Hawk
'Funny, emotional and beautifully written… I loved this book so much.' – LORRAINE KELLY
'Had me hooked on Antarctic life.' – STEPHEN RUTT, author of The Waterlands
'A cosy and heartwarming story of one person's relationship with nature.' – CHARLIE BINGHAM, author of The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds
___
At 64° South, on a tiny Antarctic island bustling with penguins, even the smallest lives leave a mark.
Welcome to Port Lockroy – a tiny outpost on a football-pitch-sized island off the Antarctic Peninsula, shared by a handful of humans and a thousand curious gentoo penguins.
When travel writer Peter John Watson boards a ship bound for Antarctica, he has no idea how deeply life at the end of the world will change him. Between long shifts counting penguin chicks, welcoming passing cruise ships and sorting mail at the southernmost post office, he discovers a whimsical world where climate science, storied heritage and captivating wildlife converge in one of the most inhospitable places on earth.
From the secret origins of Base A – Britain’s first continuously occupied base in Antarctica – to the tender rituals of pebble-gifting penguins; from Christmas spent in perpetual daylight to the heartbreak of the natural order and the quiet triumph of new life, this is a story of connection, resilience and wonder.
As the gentoos shed their feathers and Peter prepares to leave before winter closes in, Counting Penguins becomes a tender meditation on isolation and hope – a reminder that even in the coldest corners, small acts of care can ripple far and wide.
Perfect for fans of H is for Hawk and Raising Hare
Recenzii
A beautifully evocative book coursing with wisdom and humour, Counting Penguins is a tale of isolation, fieldwork, love, loss and community. With great grace, it reveals the unexpected ways the world can teach us to feel at home. It's nature writing, memoir, a love letter to the remotest parts of the world, and a very moving hymn to devotion. I loved it.
A funny, emotional and beautifully written book that transports you into the world of penguins and gives a rare insight into life in Antarctica. I loved this book so much. Peter is a brilliant storyteller and has created something very special.
An uncommonly intimate study of penguin life.
A charming book that had me hooked on Antarctic life and envious of the penguin counting experience.
A thoughtful and perceptive writer, Peter John Watson provides a vivid snapshot of polar life amongst a raucous colony of curious, comedic and endlessly engaging gentoo penguins. His book is full of wit, charm and wisdom.
A perfect, hopeful read for anyone curious about Antarctic life.
Anyone with a spark of adventure will enjoy.
Raw, moving, funny and profound, this book is a joy to read – and an absolute must for penguin lovers.
Antarctica has a special way of changing the lives of those lucky enough to experience it. Through Counting Penguins, Peter captures that magic.
A funny, emotional and beautifully written book that transports you into the world of penguins and gives a rare insight into life in Antarctica. I loved this book so much. Peter is a brilliant storyteller and has created something very special.
An uncommonly intimate study of penguin life.
A charming book that had me hooked on Antarctic life and envious of the penguin counting experience.
A thoughtful and perceptive writer, Peter John Watson provides a vivid snapshot of polar life amongst a raucous colony of curious, comedic and endlessly engaging gentoo penguins. His book is full of wit, charm and wisdom.
A perfect, hopeful read for anyone curious about Antarctic life.
Anyone with a spark of adventure will enjoy.
Raw, moving, funny and profound, this book is a joy to read – and an absolute must for penguin lovers.
Antarctica has a special way of changing the lives of those lucky enough to experience it. Through Counting Penguins, Peter captures that magic.