![]() ![]() It is also a real page-turner, Matt Haig has a superpower of his own for writing cliff-hangers to end a chapter with. It could have been very earnest, but its all done with a very light touch and laugh-out-loud funny in places. It addresses themes like bereavement, friendship, being different, climate change, animal rights. Lots of dialogue, illustrations, lists, jokes, lots of current cultural references. ![]() This is written in a very modern, casual style. ![]() The universally appealing premise of being able to talk to the animals has drawn comparison with Hugh Lofting’s Dr Doolittle from a Century ago. This is a very traditional adventure story in one way – a hero, a villain, a dilemma, a resolution. #The animal age rating series#Such a talent cannot be kept under wraps for long however, and Evie embarks on a series of dramatic adventures to save the planet and avenge her mother’s death. This superpower, running through generations of family on her mother’s side, has to be kept top secret because it puts her life in danger, just as her mum’s life had been endangered by the bond-like villain of the piece “Mortimer J Mortimer”. A very unusual skill…”Įvie’s “very own secret superpower” is that she can telepathically talk to animals, she can hear what they are thinking and, sometimes, she can talk to them. “Everything is impossible until you can do it…” This superpower, running through generations of family on her mother’s side, has to be kept top secret bec Matt Haig A very unusual skill…” Evie’s “very own secret superpower” is that she can telepathically talk to animals, she can hear what they are thinking and, sometimes, she can talk to them. Matt Haig Evie and the Animals Illustrated by Emily Gravett “Everything is impossible until you can do it…” “Evie was a girl who loved animals. I mean, what's not to love about a telepathic connection to animals and a centuries-old hidden talent? This was a great book by a great writer, is all I can say.more There was an intense plot that held my attention the whole way through and I know that, if I read this to my sisters, they would be captivated by every last word. It talks to children about the importance of kindness in a cruel world, about how social media and the internet is great until it's not, about how your true friends are almost always the unexpected ones. I am by no means a child (my mother would argue otherwise), but this book was really special. Whether it's his adult books or his children's book, every single one is more precious than the last. There was an intense plot t Matt Haig truly is a national treasure. Trigger warnings: loss of a parent (in the past), snakes, spiders and other scary animals, murder, kidnapping.more i loved this so much and i loved how he subtly discussed climate change and environmentalism which is super important for kids to be aware of! Representation: Hindu, dyslexic side character, Black side character. "Your real talent isn't talking to animals, Evie", she said after a while. i loved this so much and i loved how he subtly discussed climate change and environmentalism which is su 1.) Evie and the Animals ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Matt Haig's books are so incredible. "It's kindness." representation: Hindu, dyslexic side character, Black side character. moreġ.) Evie and the Animals ★★★★★ 1.5.) Evie in the Jungle ★★★★★ - "Your real talent isn't talking to animals, Evie", she said after a while. Can Evie save the pets before it's too late, even if it means DARING TO BE HERSELF?. Because the villain has a talent of their own, and only wants to use it for evil. Until a year later pets on her street - including Lady Gaga the cat and a hamster named Cheryl - start disappearing. Evie's dad and Granny Flora say her talent is a curse she must never use it again. #The animal age rating free#Pretty amazing, isn't it? One day at school, Evie sets Kahlo the rabbit free from her too-small cage. Evie can TALK to animals and HEAR their thoughts. Until a year later Ten-year-old Evie has a talent. ![]()
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