Diary of a Young Naturalist

Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of 15-year-old Dara McAnultys world. From spring and through a year in his home patch in Northern Ireland, Dara spent the seasons writing. These vivid, evocative and moving diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are raw in their telling.Diary of a Young Naturalist portrays Daras intense connection to the natural world, and his perspective as a teenager juggling exams and friendships alongside a life of campaigning. ˜In writing this book, Dara explains, ˜I have experienced challenges but also felt incredible joy, wonder, curiosity and excitement. In sharing this journey my hope is that people of all generations will not only understand autism a little more but also appreciate a childs eye view on our delicate and changing biosphere.