The Last Tortoise

SeeShell · 29-12-2010, 12:05 PM

I got this for Christmas and am reading it at the min. It's a good but depressing read; I'm hoping the last part of the book is slightly more optimistic. Anyone else read it?
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pixie-egg · 29-12-2010, 12:53 PM

Not got it no. Is it about Lonesome George? I was gutted I miss the programme about him. X

justmeandmytortoise · 29-12-2010, 01:18 PM

A great book

There was a thread on here about it a while ago http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...light=tortoise

Really interesting book

SeeShell · 29-12-2010, 02:05 PM

Ah, I didn't see that Wendy! Yes, it's a great book (though very sad so far

). The programmne about Lonesome George was brill - it'll likely be on again sometime so will keep an eye open Pixie.
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roofee0778 · 29-12-2010, 03:28 PM

Oh I always feel so sad for Lonesome George.

pixie-egg · 29-12-2010, 05:03 PM

Oh I will! Think i'd just cry from start to finish tho x

burnt toast · 29-12-2010, 06:09 PM

Havent read that one Seashell but have read the "life & loves of lonesome George" & also "a sheltered life" think they are fairly similar. Very interesting but at the same time very sad what we humans do to animals

justmeandmytortoise · 29-12-2010, 06:17 PM

I think this book is well worth reading ... for everyone

After reading it I felt Just Me and my Tortoise should encourage more children to get involved and interested in Chelonia ... as they are the future and will help in their survival.

So we now have a children's club and will be running a photo competition for them in 2011.

SeeShell · 30-12-2010, 04:41 PM

I agree Wendy. That's a great idea having a children's club. You do a great job! Just wish I lived nearer you - would love to come to your meetings

justmeandmytortoise · 30-12-2010, 04:50 PM

Perhaps one day you might venture down for a weekend break, and you might get a group to travel together

It is always great when we meet new Shelled Warriors at our meetings ... as long as everyone knows they are all very welcome

Sorry you are so far away

but if there is a good / cheap train to London a meeting is always possible

29-12-2010, 12:05 PM	#1
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	The Last Tortoise I got this for Christmas and am reading it at the min. It's a good but depressing read; I'm hoping the last part of the book is slightly more optimistic. Anyone else read it? SS

29-12-2010, 12:53 PM	#2
pixie-egg Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,318	Not got it no. Is it about Lonesome George? I was gutted I miss the programme about him. X __________________ pixie, eddie and susannah

29-12-2010, 01:18 PM	#3
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	A great book There was a thread on here about it a while ago http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...light=tortoise Really interesting book __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

29-12-2010, 03:28 PM	#5
roofee0778 Member Hatched Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 446	Oh I always feel so sad for Lonesome George. __________________ Ruth 1 funny little thb - Pedro

29-12-2010, 05:03 PM	#6
pixie-egg Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,318	Oh I will! Think i'd just cry from start to finish tho x __________________ pixie, eddie and susannah

29-12-2010, 02:05 PM	#4
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	Ah, I didn't see that Wendy! Yes, it's a great book (though very sad so far ). The programmne about Lonesome George was brill - it'll likely be on again sometime so will keep an eye open Pixie. SS

29-12-2010, 06:09 PM	#7
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	Havent read that one Seashell but have read the "life & loves of lonesome George" & also "a sheltered life" think they are fairly similar. Very interesting but at the same time very sad what we humans do to animals

29-12-2010, 06:17 PM	#8
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	I think this book is well worth reading ... for everyone After reading it I felt Just Me and my Tortoise should encourage more children to get involved and interested in Chelonia ... as they are the future and will help in their survival. So we now have a children's club and will be running a photo competition for them in 2011. __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

30-12-2010, 04:41 PM	#9
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	I agree Wendy. That's a great idea having a children's club. You do a great job! Just wish I lived nearer you - would love to come to your meetings

30-12-2010, 04:50 PM	#10
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Perhaps one day you might venture down for a weekend break, and you might get a group to travel together It is always great when we meet new Shelled Warriors at our meetings ... as long as everyone knows they are all very welcome Sorry you are so far away but if there is a good / cheap train to London a meeting is always possible __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

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