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Evie and the Animals

By Matt Haig
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Evie and the Animals by Matt Haig is an enchanting children's book about a young girl named Evie who has a special ability to communicate with animals. As she navigates the challenges that come with her unique gift, Evie uses her power to help animals in need and discovers the importance of compassion and bravery. The story blends adventure and empathy, captivating young readers with its magical narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming children's story if you love adventure and animals. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate stories about a little girl with a special connection to animals, featuring enchanting friendships and thrilling escapades. It's a heartwarming tale about using one's unique talents to make the world a better place.

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Evie and the Animals

As featured on the CBBC Book Club. A brilliant new chapter book for children, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig and with illustrations by the award-winning Emily Gravett

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WHEN EVIE TALKS TO ANIMALS... THEY TALK BACK.

Eleven-year-old Evie has a talent: a supertalent. She can hear what animals are thinking.

She promises to keep it top secret, but then an evil pet-thief strikes.

Every animal in town is in danger and only by daring to be herself can Evie save her furry and feathered friends.

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Evie and the Animals by Matt Haig is lauded as an engaging adventure that resonates with themes of environmental consciousness, animal empathy, and the challenge of fitting in. Critics praise its timely narrative and the beautiful illustrations by Emily Gravett, drawing comparisons to the activism of figures like Greta Thunberg. The book is celebrated for its balance of excitement and meaningful lessons on the interconnectedness of nature, making it a captivating read for a wide audience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786894311

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: Black and white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emily Gravett
  • Illustrated by Emily Gravett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Matt Haig Young Adult

About the Author

As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been nominated three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults. He has sold more than a million books in the UK and his work has been translated into over forty languages. Most recently, The Truth Pixie was a Sunday Times children's bestseller. And his novel A Boy Called Christmas is currently being made into a major film from the makers of Paddington.

Emily Gravett is an award-winning writer and illustrator. She won her first CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal with the picture book Wolves and received the award for a second time with Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears. Emily lives in Brighton with her family and their two dogs.

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