1 / 5Raising Hare: Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025
Shortlisted Women Prize: Raising Hare is a non-fiction account of author Chloe’s unexpected care for a young hare and the challenges of preparing it to return to the wild. It combines a personal relationship with reflections on nature and wildlife.
At a glance
- A first-person story about finding and raising a newborn hare.
- Follows the challenges of caring for the leveret and preparing for its return to the wild.
- The listing identifies it as shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025.
Reference price: £20.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The narrative centres on a specific human-animal relationship and the practical challenge of returning the hare to the wild.
- Customer feedback describes the writing as beautiful and the story as emotionally engaging and thought-provoking.
- The listing reports pencil drawings at the beginning of each chapter.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Canongate Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Sept. 2024 |
| Edition | Main |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 180530271X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1805302711 |
| Dimensions | 15.9 x 3.32 x 22 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 463 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in nature writing, wildlife and personal accounts of human-animal relationships.
- Readers looking for an emotionally affecting non-fiction story rather than a reference guide to hare care.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical wildlife-care manual or a purely scientific treatment of hares.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
72% 72% - 4 stars
18% 18% - 3 stars
7% 7% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights the book’s writing, story and reported pencil drawings, with readers describing it as moving, engaging and thought-provoking. That response may suit readers seeking reflective nature writing, though the feedback is about a personal narrative rather than evidence of a practical care guide. The overall rating profile is predominantly five- and four-star, while a smaller share of ratings are lower. Ratings alone do not explain why readers differed.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the writing as beautiful and the story as captivating and thought-provoking.
- Customer feedback praises the reported pencil drawings and emotional impact.
Frequently asked questions
What is Raising Hare about?
It recounts Chloe’s unexpected care for a newborn hare, their relationship and the work of preparing the animal to return to the wild.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 304 pages.
Does the book include illustrations?
Customer feedback mentions pencil drawings at the beginning of each chapter.
Is this a practical guide to caring for hares?
The supplied description presents a personal narrative about caring for one hare, not a practical wildlife-care manual.
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