Like a diminutive Doctor Dolittle, young Evie can talk to the animals. It’s a habit that has landed her in trouble before but when an alarming number of animals start to go missing, Evie realises that she is the only one who can solve the mystery. Another winning children’s tale from the delightful Matt Haig.
An enchanting new chapter book for children, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig and featuring illustrations throughout by the award-winning Emily Gravett
Evie is a little girl with a special talent. She can talk to animals. But when she rescues the school rabbit Gerald, and sets him free, Evie lands in big trouble.
She promises her dad never to talk to animals again. For a whole year, Evie ignores them all. She doesn't chat to the birds and dogs. She even ignores a little, silver tabby cat who miaows: 'Help me! Help me!'.
But when Evie sees the same silver kitten on a missing poster, she secretly starts using her magical gift again.
Soon she discovers that this cat isn't the only animal to have gone missing in town. And if Evie won't find them, who will?
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 9781786894311
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 174 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
Edition: Main
Amazing - CBBC Book Club
This highly edible story of a girl who wants to save the planet, with beautiful pictures by Emily Gravett, is most timely and will go down well with fans of Greta Thunberg . . . [A] cracking adventure - The Times, Children's Book of the Week
Teaches children not to worry about fitting in . . . A suspenseful thriller, with a fine balance of peril and poignancy . . . Haig is a deeply engaging writer. This book will appeal to a wide range of readers - not just those who worry about fitting in - Daily Telegraph
Haig's exhilarating story has its fair share of thrills and spills but also plenty of important points to make about the interconnectedness of the natural world, environmental degradation, and humankind's mistreatment of animals - Financial Times
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to talk to animals? . . . Haig has written this entertaining story, which goes perfectly with drawings from brilliant illustrator Emily Gravett - The Week Junior
Brilliant . . . Will make you laugh out loud, cheer on Evie and her awesome plans, and fall in love with the weird and wonderful animals that she meets - Fun Kids
Evie and the Animals, illustrated with humour and dexterity by Emily Gravett, is on the side of kindness and truthfulness . . . Short paragraphs and simple language are charged with warmth and joie de vivre - Sunday Times
I couldn't put the book down! - National Geographic Kids
PRAISE FOR MATT HAIG'S BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: Absolutely brilliant - CBBC
Amazing - Blue Peter
Matt Haig’s latest book for children is a joy to read. We follow the 11 year old protagonist Evie, as she overcomes challenges to discover the importance of being true to yourself and that being kind is a strength.... More
Matt Haig is a writer I love, no matter if he's writing for children, adults, fiction or non-fiction. In 'Evie and the Animals' he's crafted another great story with lots of heart and a brilliant... More
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