Tarka the Otter: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Tarka the Otter: His Joyful Water-Life and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers is a highly influential novel by Henry Williamson, first published in 1927 by G.P. Putnam's Sons with an introduction by the Hon. Sir John Fortescue. It won the Hawthornden Prize in 1928 and remains Willamson's best-known and most popular work, having never been out of print since first publication.
Quick facts about Tarka the Otter
- Title: Tarka the Otter
- Author: Henry Williamson
- First published: 1927
- Genre: fiction, juvenile literature, legends and stories
- OpenLibrary ID: OL723900W
Where to read Tarka the Otter
Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Tarka the Otter about?
Tarka the Otter: His Joyful Water-Life and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers is a highly influential novel by Henry Williamson, first published in 1927 by G.P.
Who wrote Tarka the Otter?
Tarka the Otter was written by Henry Williamson.
When was Tarka the Otter published?
Tarka the Otter was first published in 1927.



