That reminds me of Canadian author, the late Timothy Findley's book
Not Wanted On The Voyage which is the re-telling of the Noah's
Ark story, a poignant, humourous, sometimes heartbreaking tale that
is one of the best summer reads ever. If you love animals, or even
if you don't, it is a page turner that will leave you wishing there
had been a follow-up.

Findley was a master storyteller the likes of which do not come
around but in a decade.

That is my recommendation to take on vacation with you this summer.
If, after you've read it, you don't like it, I'll be glad to refund
your money to you. It won't be necessary, but I'll take my chances.