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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

The Woman Who Loved Reptiles

By: Patricia Valdez, Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 7 June 2018

At a Glance

Paperback
40 Pages

Age
3 - 8

Dimensions(cm)
28.0 x 22.0 x 0.5

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Times were changing and Joan Procter was leading the way! The inspirational story of the pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles, and went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo.

Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets... While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere - she even brought a crocodile to school!

When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the Natural History Museum. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious komodo dragons. There, just like when she was a little girl, Joan hosted children's tea parties - with her komodo dragon as the guest of honour.

With a lively text and vibrant illustrations, scientist and writer Patricia Valdez and illustrator Felicita Sala bring to life Joan Procter's inspiring story of passion and determination.

About the Author

Patricia Valdez is a scientist who loves writing for children. She earned her PhD in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and works at the National Institutes of Health. Originally from Texas, she now lives in the Washington, D.C., area. Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor is her first picture book.

Industry Reviews

"Delectably stylish... Beautifully composed images by Felicita Sala are informative about reptiles and 1920s style" -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *
"...lyrical prose...the illustrations are full of unusual colours and telling details." * Irish Independent - Books of the Year 2018 *
"The illustrations by Felicita Sala are full of rich colour and telling details and bring this unusual book to glowing life." * Irish Independent *
"This amazing story of a largely unknown scientist - and pioneer of the care of Komodo dragons - is a fascinating read" * BookTrust *
"This is a lovely book about a remarkable woman, told in simple language with stunning illustrations" * The School Librarian *

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