A Scaly Story — In Search Of The Strangest And Most Threatened Animal On Earth
A heart-warming account of a writer’s fascination with the pangolin
‘Stories are instruments of power, just like maps of a territory. People who colour in the universe with roads and borders, characters and scenes are the creators of culture, and soon afterwards, the guardians of a desired order. Pangolins often arrive on the scene in a story when a community needs to be held together.’
Non-FictionPrint
Original title
Een verhaal met schubben. Zoektocht naar het vreemdste en meest bedreigde zoogdier op aarde
Author
Anne Broeksma
Year of publication
2024
Publisher
Atlas Contact
Page count
272
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It is mind-boggling to read how an animal I will probably never see in real life is so connected to the beauty and tragedy of our age.
De Morgen
A compelling travelogue. [...] The book is a unique portrait of an animal that doesn’t fit any pigeonhole. [...] Broeksma’s fascination with the pangolin is infectious, and her use of language is wonderful. A touch of dry humour and a critical view of our own species complete the book.
New Scientist
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Anne Broeksma
Anne Broeksma (b. 1987) is a poet and journalist. Her debut collection 'Regen kosmos kamerplant' (‘Rain Cosmos Houseplant’) was awarded the C.C.S. Crone Stipendium and her second collection 'Vesper' (‘Evensong’) was nominated for the Herman de Coninck Prize and the J.C. Bloem Poetry Prize. She often gives readings of her poems and short stories, and writes about nature and conservation.