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  • Forget Me Not

  • Finding the Forgotten Species of Climate-Change Britain
  • By: Sophie Pavelle
  • Narrated by: Sophie Pavelle
  • Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (56 ratings)
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Forget Me Not

By: Sophie Pavelle
Narrated by: Sophie Pavelle
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Summary

WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION.

Bloomsbury presents Forget Me Not by Sophie Pavelle, read by Sophie Pavelle.

Join Sophie Pavelle on a low-carbon journey around Britain in search of ten animals and habitats threatened by climate change in the 21st century.

Forget-me-not—a beautiful flower and a plea from our islands’ wildlife. When climate change has driven dozens of our most charismatic species to extinction, will they be forgotten?

Like many of her generation, Sophie Pavelle is determined to demand action on climate change. In her hilarious and thought-provoking first audiobook, she describes the trips she took to see ten rare native species: species that could disappear by 2050 and be forgotten by the end of the century if their habitats continue to decline.

Sophie challenged herself to find them the low-carbon way, travelling the length of Britain on foot, by bicycle, in an electric car, by kayak, on ferries and in a lot of trains. From Bodmin Moor to the Orkney Islands, Sophie encountered species on the frontline of climate change in Britain. Which are going to be seriously affected, and why? Could some bounce back from the brink? Or are we too late to save them?

Forget Me Not is a clarion call: we all need to play a part in tackling this most existential of threats. Everyone can see wildlife in the British Isles without contributing to its destruction. With joyful irreverence, Sophie shows us we can dare to hope. Journey with her, and she may even inspire you to take action for nature and head out on your own low-carbon adventure.

©2022 Sophie Pavelle (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic reviews

"A fierce, passionate stand for the wild.'' (Megan McCubbin, zoologist, conservationist and broadcaster)

"This is such a beautiful book. Full of humour, adventure, poignancy. It will make you value the country around you and even hungrier to protect it. Remarkable." (Nell Frizzell, journalist and author of The Panic Years)

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Funny and heart warming - beautifully written!

I loved this book, its witty, informative and has such an important message 👏

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Inspiring, moving and refreshing

Sophie’s voice has been much needed in climate discussion and this book is proof of that. The journey she takes us on, highlighting not just 10 species to look out for, but what the wider implications are for ecosystems. The positivity she finds in things which are usually spoken about with such negativity, I usually find myself switching off is such a welcome change. She effortlessly discusses very complex concepts, such as the knock on effects of windfarms on marine life, without pushing a single agenda. We must both use more renewables and look out for marine life. It’s so welcome to hear from someone who can say, I don’t have the answers but here are the facts. So beautifully woven together with her travels around the UK. It’s taken a week to finish the final chapter, as I really didn’t want this book to end. I can’t wait for Sophie’s next. Sorry for gushing…

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Absolutely brilliant

Expertly researched and performed by the author. Eye opening, fascinating and really makes you want to do more for our fragile environment and the wonderful beings within it.

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Bloody brilliant

Loved this book from Sophie, not only is it written wonderfully but she also narrates it so well.

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A cause for optimism?

A wonderful exploration of ten endangered British wildlife species. So much more than a scientific description of the wildflower and their issues, Sophie gets out there and digs deep into the problems, chasing down expertise, and recounting all in an accessible and charming manner. Maybe it helps that I have five adult children all around Sophie’s age, but I caught myself chuckling along many times. Nevertheless, the subject matter is so important throughout and that message never gets lost in the descriptions of Sophie’s many adventures, trials and tribulations.
I feel that the world will be a better and hopefully healthier place with young people like Sophie banging the drum for change - I’m just so sorry that capital greed of preceding generations has brought us to this brink.
Go Sophie, I’m anxiously waiting for the next volume! (And leaving the dandelions alone).

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Fantastic

Really enjoyed this book, topic, narration, layout. Enjoyed hearing about species easily forgotten and the plight they face merely to survive. Hoping for further books from this author/ narrator

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Passion , Pride and Prejudice plus more than a little hope

Passion for stopping and reversing the rot that is is enveloping the natural environment and that is now all so blindingly obvious but still so many remain in denial about.
Pride for the precious wildlife of the British Isles about which her narrative entertains and engages.
Prejudice for the ignorance, individual and corporate that just steam rollers on!
A young heart and a vitality that I know there is more to come from…… well done that girl 👌

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An absolute pleasure..

I really enjoyed listening to this book. I did so whilst cycling and Sophie was my company with her engaging and friendly tone.. the words were inspirational and wise, the chat funny and sad. I now see the world differently, it really was a pleasure.

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Relatable

Relatable, honest and enjoyable. A book for a generation that has to contend with our mistakes of the past. A personal journey from someone who has their eyes open to the modern issues facing us all and our precious environment, yet, with an optimistic and cheerful outlook..

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Interest and intrigue, honest, frank and funny.

A really interesting look at some of the more overlooked threatened species in the UK written and delivered in the style of having a chat to your best nature-nerd mate over a pint. Great stuff.

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