Elder takes reader on an evocative quest to find some of the amazing wildlife that we are lucky enough to have sharing our island with us. You might read it in an armchair, but it'll make you want to get your boots on.

Tony Juniper, conservationis, campaigner and president of The Wildlife Trusts

A terrific book that's very easy to love.

Bel Mooney, Daily Mail

It's a dream to scout out the UK's greatest natural treasures – and find them!

Chris Packham

This is no mere rarity twitch. Laced with humour, the book celebrates the struggle to save Britain's most threatened species.

Brett Westwood, BBC Wildlife

Potentially a bleak tome chronicling the catastrophic decline of our wildlife, this is in fact full of verve, wit and optimism.

James Fair, BBC Countryfile

In its modest way, this delightful book is a triumph, too, because it reminds us that, out there, maybe just under that stone, the smallest spider is worthy of life.

Bel Mooney, Daily Mail