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Evie #1.5
Evie Balta Girmemiş Ormanda
Evie hayvanlarla konuştuğu zaman hayvanlar Evie’ye yanıt veriyor.
On iki yaşındaki Evie’nin çok özel bir yeteneği var.
Süper bir yetenek. Evie hayvanların düşüncelerini duyabiliyor.
Evie babasıyla birlikte yağmur Amazon yağmur ormanlarında bir geziye çıkar. Burada pembe nehir yunuslarıyla arkadaş olur, yaralı bir tembelhayvanı kurtarması gerekir ve jaguarların gizli hayatını keşfeder.
Çok geçmeden balta girmemiş ormanın çok büyük tehlike altında olduğunu görür ve ormanı kurtarmak için epey riskli bir plan yapmaya koyulur…
Çok satan kitapların dünyaca ünlü yazarı Matt Haig’den doğanın önemine dair yepyeni bir macera daha…
On iki yaşındaki Evie’nin çok özel bir yeteneği var.
Süper bir yetenek. Evie hayvanların düşüncelerini duyabiliyor.
Evie babasıyla birlikte yağmur Amazon yağmur ormanlarında bir geziye çıkar. Burada pembe nehir yunuslarıyla arkadaş olur, yaralı bir tembelhayvanı kurtarması gerekir ve jaguarların gizli hayatını keşfeder.
Çok geçmeden balta girmemiş ormanın çok büyük tehlike altında olduğunu görür ve ormanı kurtarmak için epey riskli bir plan yapmaya koyulur…
Çok satan kitapların dünyaca ünlü yazarı Matt Haig’den doğanın önemine dair yepyeni bir macera daha…
71 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2020
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Matt Haig
62 books49.6k followersMatt Haig is the author of novels such as The Midnight Library, How to Stop Time, The Humans, The Life Impossible and now The Midnight Train. He has also written books for children, such as A Boy Called Christmas, the memoir Reasons to Stay Alive and also The Comfort Book.
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February 17, 2021
Evie has the ability to telepathically communicate with animals. This is proven by the scientists and they name it as inter-species two-way telepathic animal communication. Evie wants to go to the Amazon rainforest and help animals there. Her father is reluctant but they make it there and Evie saves a sloth with a dolphin's help and she also meets her hero, professor Abigail Garcia. Evie interviews different animals and that way they raise a ton of money to save the rainforest and it's animals.
This was a cute and adorable story with some fun illustrations and a great message.
4 stars
This was a cute and adorable story with some fun illustrations and a great message.
4 stars
January 1, 2021
1.) Evie and the Animals ★★★★★
1.5.) Evie in the Jungle ★★★★★
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“Everything is connected. There is no divide between him and the rest of nature. I mean, looking after animals, looking after nature, that is looking after yourself. Because we are nature. We are animals. And this world is the only home we’ve got.”
[trigger warnings are listed at the bottom of this review and may contain spoilers]
★★★★★
This was honestly the most wholesome, perfect little addition to the first book, Evie and the Animals. I just absolutely love the fact that these books about environmentalism and saving the Amazon and climate change etc. are being put into young people's hands. Matt Haig is doing a great thing writing these books!
trigger warnings: scary animals, loss of a parent (in the past).
1.5.) Evie in the Jungle ★★★★★
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“Everything is connected. There is no divide between him and the rest of nature. I mean, looking after animals, looking after nature, that is looking after yourself. Because we are nature. We are animals. And this world is the only home we’ve got.”
[trigger warnings are listed at the bottom of this review and may contain spoilers]
★★★★★
This was honestly the most wholesome, perfect little addition to the first book, Evie and the Animals. I just absolutely love the fact that these books about environmentalism and saving the Amazon and climate change etc. are being put into young people's hands. Matt Haig is doing a great thing writing these books!
trigger warnings: scary animals, loss of a parent (in the past).
May 18, 2020
Read- May 2020 for Believeathon II
- I adore all of Mat Haigs' middle grade works and this was no exception. It's 100% an excellent way to start teaching kids about how we're destroying the planet and what we can do to help combat that.
- I adore all of Mat Haigs' middle grade works and this was no exception. It's 100% an excellent way to start teaching kids about how we're destroying the planet and what we can do to help combat that.
April 20, 2020
Cute little story about a girl with the power to talk to animals who travels to the Amazon rainforest with her father. Once there, she tries to save the animals and their habitat.
There are lots of environmental facts in this very brief story, meaning it would be very educational as well as entertaining. I thought that the progression of the story was possibly too swift, wanting to cover a lot of ground within its short length. As a result, it was harder to connect with the characters and see it in another way than a very pleasantly packaged infodump in book form. I am, however, it has to be said, not within the target age group for reading this story.
There are lots of environmental facts in this very brief story, meaning it would be very educational as well as entertaining. I thought that the progression of the story was possibly too swift, wanting to cover a lot of ground within its short length. As a result, it was harder to connect with the characters and see it in another way than a very pleasantly packaged infodump in book form. I am, however, it has to be said, not within the target age group for reading this story.
April 30, 2020
Goodreads SBC3 Summer Text.
This book takes us on a fascinating adventure through the Amazon Rainforest, where we explore Evie's adventures with her dad.
Evie has an amazing talent- she can communicate with animals. In the rainforest, Evie gets the chance to meet her hero- who is not who she expected her to be and is very disheartened as her charity is not able to help the rainforest as they had wished to. But soon, Evie makes a plan to support this charity. Evie’s plan sees her use this skill to support a charity working to save the animals. Evie meets all kinds of beautiful and exotic animals.
Evie in the Jungle is an exciting adventure book, an important read that not only explores matters of human impact on the rainforest, but it also inspires compassion and kindness. Evie uses her skills for the better and preservers when it appears hope is lost. This book encourages children to value their unique skills and use then to help and support good.
This book takes us on a fascinating adventure through the Amazon Rainforest, where we explore Evie's adventures with her dad.
Evie has an amazing talent- she can communicate with animals. In the rainforest, Evie gets the chance to meet her hero- who is not who she expected her to be and is very disheartened as her charity is not able to help the rainforest as they had wished to. But soon, Evie makes a plan to support this charity. Evie’s plan sees her use this skill to support a charity working to save the animals. Evie meets all kinds of beautiful and exotic animals.
Evie in the Jungle is an exciting adventure book, an important read that not only explores matters of human impact on the rainforest, but it also inspires compassion and kindness. Evie uses her skills for the better and preservers when it appears hope is lost. This book encourages children to value their unique skills and use then to help and support good.
March 25, 2025
Going to be a short review because the book is very short.
I know I have read this book without reading the first book but that hasn't changed my opinion on this book, I thought the plot was good and simple I liked the characters and I understood what was happening in the book.
My only problem is I wish it was longer I think having it longer would have been better at least imo.
Overall the book was good I just wished it was longer.
I know I have read this book without reading the first book but that hasn't changed my opinion on this book, I thought the plot was good and simple I liked the characters and I understood what was happening in the book.
My only problem is I wish it was longer I think having it longer would have been better at least imo.
Overall the book was good I just wished it was longer.
March 1, 2020
This was a really sweet short story. I loved Evie and the animals and this was a lovely addition to her story. Evie is a wonderful character who delivers a really good and important message but in a caring manner.
May 5, 2021
Reflections and lessons learned:
A short continuation of the dark intriguing children’s tale of empathy and the absorption of emotions - spend the time and save the sloth! A great role model for kids that question things
A short continuation of the dark intriguing children’s tale of empathy and the absorption of emotions - spend the time and save the sloth! A great role model for kids that question things
September 10, 2021
A very good and educational short story about the destruction of the rainforest and the impact it’s having on wildlife there. It would be a great story to use in the classroom!
August 30, 2024
Fun, fun, fun!
My only wish was that it was longer x .
Hope there is a 3rd book in the series?
Evie in the Desert? 😉
My only wish was that it was longer x .
Hope there is a 3rd book in the series?
Evie in the Desert? 😉
February 28, 2020
Evie is a really special girl with a unique talent...she can communicate with animals using only her mind. This book takes us on a fascinating (and sometimes a little bit scary!) trip all the way to the Amazon Rainforest, where we hear about Evie's adventures in Peru with her dad. They get to meet all kinds of beautiful and exotic animals, including an adorable sloth, some very rude monkeys and a downright mean Scarlet Macaw. There are so many facts crammed into this short book, I had no idea that pink dolphins exist. There are some parts of the book that really shocked me though, for example, did you know that humans destroy enough rainforest to fill 30 football pitches every minute? Or that 35 species of the Amazon Rainforest become extinct every day? It's terrible and it has a detrimental effect on our entire planet. The good news is, there are ways we can help, there are some good tips listed in the book. There are also charities we can support who are dedicated to the conservation of the Amazon Rainforest.
Evie in the Jungle is an exciting and fun story, but also an important one that not only teaches us about the Amazon and the terrible impact that humans are inflicting on our planet and it's animals, but it also inspires compassion and kindness. At 73 pages, it's the perfect length for new readers who are just discovering how great books are and you don't need to have already read the first book, Evie and the Animals to appreciate this one.
Thank you, Matt Haig for showing us that books can be fun and also teach us really amazing and important facts. The illustrations in this book are also gorgeous.
Evie in the Jungle is an exciting and fun story, but also an important one that not only teaches us about the Amazon and the terrible impact that humans are inflicting on our planet and it's animals, but it also inspires compassion and kindness. At 73 pages, it's the perfect length for new readers who are just discovering how great books are and you don't need to have already read the first book, Evie and the Animals to appreciate this one.
Thank you, Matt Haig for showing us that books can be fun and also teach us really amazing and important facts. The illustrations in this book are also gorgeous.
March 31, 2020
Evie wants to travel to the Amazon.
What a wonderful children’s story. Perfect for reading independently or through a shared session, Evie in the Jungle has such humanity and warmth that I absolutely loved it. The illustrations by Emily Gavett are glorious and bring the text alive so that even more reluctant readers have a means to hook their reading.
The plot is super, allowing children to travel the world from the safety of their own homes whilst learning about other countries, ecology and geography. The magical element of Evie being able to communicate with animals makes Evie in the Jungle appeal to children’s imaginations too and they’ll love the rudeness of Neruda. I think there are all kinds of opportunity to use Evie in the Jungle for learning as well as enjoyment. I am ashamed that I hadn’t heard of Professor Abigail Garcia and so I learnt from the story too.
However, the most wonderful aspect of Evie in the Jungle comes through Matt Haig’s blending of climate awareness into the narrative. Without being heavy handed he manages to convey the peril facing animals in the Amazon and ways in which we can all help alleviate that danger. Similarly, the fact that Evie’s Mum has died affords an opportunity to discuss grief and loss in a non-threatening way with children. I thought there was such sensitivity and kindness in these elements.
Evie in the Jungle is a wonderful tale for children – of all ages – and I thoroughly recommend it!
What a wonderful children’s story. Perfect for reading independently or through a shared session, Evie in the Jungle has such humanity and warmth that I absolutely loved it. The illustrations by Emily Gavett are glorious and bring the text alive so that even more reluctant readers have a means to hook their reading.
The plot is super, allowing children to travel the world from the safety of their own homes whilst learning about other countries, ecology and geography. The magical element of Evie being able to communicate with animals makes Evie in the Jungle appeal to children’s imaginations too and they’ll love the rudeness of Neruda. I think there are all kinds of opportunity to use Evie in the Jungle for learning as well as enjoyment. I am ashamed that I hadn’t heard of Professor Abigail Garcia and so I learnt from the story too.
However, the most wonderful aspect of Evie in the Jungle comes through Matt Haig’s blending of climate awareness into the narrative. Without being heavy handed he manages to convey the peril facing animals in the Amazon and ways in which we can all help alleviate that danger. Similarly, the fact that Evie’s Mum has died affords an opportunity to discuss grief and loss in a non-threatening way with children. I thought there was such sensitivity and kindness in these elements.
Evie in the Jungle is a wonderful tale for children – of all ages – and I thoroughly recommend it!
March 13, 2021
The reason for all this fame and unwanted attention was because Evie had a special talent. The talent now had an official name, given by scientists. Inter-species two-way telepathic animal communication. Or, to put it in another way, she could talk to animals. With her mind.
This World Book Day offering from Matt Haig is a follow up to his successful book, Evie and the Animals.
Evie, now 12, is world famous due to her ability to talk to animals via a telepathic link. With reporters besieging her house, Evie and her father decide to go on holiday. Her father would like a quiet and safe holiday, somewhere like Cornwall, but Evie has her mind set on the Amazon rainforest.
Soon they find themselves in the middle of an adventure which could help save the rainforests and the animals they contain. A fun little read and 3 stars for me. I will have to keep a look out for the prequel now.
This World Book Day offering from Matt Haig is a follow up to his successful book, Evie and the Animals.
Evie, now 12, is world famous due to her ability to talk to animals via a telepathic link. With reporters besieging her house, Evie and her father decide to go on holiday. Her father would like a quiet and safe holiday, somewhere like Cornwall, but Evie has her mind set on the Amazon rainforest.
Soon they find themselves in the middle of an adventure which could help save the rainforests and the animals they contain. A fun little read and 3 stars for me. I will have to keep a look out for the prequel now.
March 18, 2020
We were absolutely delighted to see that a further Evie adventure by Matt Haig was one of 2020s World Book Day Books. My 8 year old son chose it without a second thought.
This short story follows Evie, a girl with The Talent - a special ability to communicate with animals via the power of her mind as she journeys through the Amazon rain forest. Using her talent she is able to view the terrible destruction of this unique habitat through the eyes of the animals she encounters. This short story could easily stand alone and be a taster story to the longer story, Evie and the Animals and is also an excellent extension of Evie’s adventures.
Matt Haig’s children’s stories are becoming a very popular choice for my youngest’s bedtime stories.
This short story follows Evie, a girl with The Talent - a special ability to communicate with animals via the power of her mind as she journeys through the Amazon rain forest. Using her talent she is able to view the terrible destruction of this unique habitat through the eyes of the animals she encounters. This short story could easily stand alone and be a taster story to the longer story, Evie and the Animals and is also an excellent extension of Evie’s adventures.
Matt Haig’s children’s stories are becoming a very popular choice for my youngest’s bedtime stories.
March 6, 2020
Very interesting story which also has a powerful message (and adults need to hear it as much as children) about why we need to look after the plant. Also accompanied by really gorgeous illustrations. I need to read Evie and The Animals now. One question... is her name Evie Navarro or Santiago? She’s called both.
Here’s a quote I just love fromP63
“Everything is connected. There is no divide between him and the rest of nature. I mean, looking after animals, looking after nature, that is looking after yourself. Because we are nature. We are animals. And this world is the only home we’ve got.”
Here’s a quote I just love fromP63
“Everything is connected. There is no divide between him and the rest of nature. I mean, looking after animals, looking after nature, that is looking after yourself. Because we are nature. We are animals. And this world is the only home we’ve got.”
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March 1, 2020I'll be turning 24 years old next week, but when I heard that my favourite author, Matt Haig, had written a short book for World Book Day (and for only £1 or FREE with a WBD token!), I just had to read it. It is every bit as beautiful as the original story, Evie and the Animals, and delivers a very important message about the plight of the rainforests. It's also very funny, and the illustrations by Emily Gravett are gorgeous.
March 13, 2020
In this book Evie goes to the Amazon rainforest and meets her idol Professor Garcia after saving a sloth in the wild from a fire.
As Evie communicates with the animals she tried to help plan ways to help save their home habitats and protect them better, in modern times of animals and nature being at risk this is a realistic book in many ways giving us a deeper meaning in a fun packed adventure mini book.
As Evie communicates with the animals she tried to help plan ways to help save their home habitats and protect them better, in modern times of animals and nature being at risk this is a realistic book in many ways giving us a deeper meaning in a fun packed adventure mini book.
March 30, 2020
Imagine being able to speak to animals through your mind! Who wouldn’t want to be able to do that?
Evie goes on a trip to escape the media outside her house - she goes to Peru to the rainforest. During this time she speaks to various animals and ends up saving a sloth who was about to be killed by dumb humans burning the forest. From here, she sets about trying to help the charity in Peru trying to save the rainforest in a pretty unique way; interviewing the rainforests animals!
Evie goes on a trip to escape the media outside her house - she goes to Peru to the rainforest. During this time she speaks to various animals and ends up saving a sloth who was about to be killed by dumb humans burning the forest. From here, she sets about trying to help the charity in Peru trying to save the rainforest in a pretty unique way; interviewing the rainforests animals!
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December 19, 2021
⭐️ 4
A short story about girl Evie who can talk to animals with her mind. An enjoyable concept with lots of hidden but important messages a.k.a how we treat animals, jungle which is a home for so many species.
"Everything is connected. There is no divide between him and the rest of nature. I mean, looking after animals, looking after nature, that is looking after yourself. Because we are nature. We are animals. And this world is the only home we've got."
A short story about girl Evie who can talk to animals with her mind. An enjoyable concept with lots of hidden but important messages a.k.a how we treat animals, jungle which is a home for so many species.
"Everything is connected. There is no divide between him and the rest of nature. I mean, looking after animals, looking after nature, that is looking after yourself. Because we are nature. We are animals. And this world is the only home we've got."
March 10, 2020
A super interesting short read which explores some of the issues Animals, and people, in the Amazon are facing. It also has some parts which made me laugh, which is unusual in a children's book!
I haven't read Evie and The Animals and so this may have hindered some of my understanding but there are some parts that I feel were not well explained and glossed over.
I haven't read Evie and The Animals and so this may have hindered some of my understanding but there are some parts that I feel were not well explained and glossed over.
March 12, 2020
Fab little book. I loved reading about Evie who can talk to animals, and her adventure in the jungle. A great way to get kids knowledgeable and talking about what humans are doing to the Amazon rainforest and how we can help save the animals. Will be lovely to read with my little one's when they're a bit older.
January 6, 2021
Lovely Follow up to "Evie & The Animals"
I'm a big Matt Haig fan so love that l can also read his books to my children.
Evie's adventure encourage interest and empathy for animals and the environment.
I'm a big Matt Haig fan so love that l can also read his books to my children.
Evie's adventure encourage interest and empathy for animals and the environment.
March 25, 2021
Quite good but Evie and the Animals is much, much better
According to my 8-year-old: “It was too short and I would like to have seen a lot more. If it had had more adventures it would have been a more exciting story.”
According to my 8-year-old: “It was too short and I would like to have seen a lot more. If it had had more adventures it would have been a more exciting story.”
February 27, 2020
Yet another lovely book to read written by Matt Haig
Emily Gravett made the animals come to life with her drawings
Amazing just amazing
Emily Gravett made the animals come to life with her drawings
Amazing just amazing
March 3, 2020
A lovely follow on from the first book, though you don't need to have read the first one to enjoy this.
March 8, 2020
I really enjoyed this short story about Evie, the girl who can talk to animals. It’s got important messages about saving the rainforests, the importance of nature and kindness.
March 18, 2020
What a lovely short story. Going to have to buy the full story for my daughter I think
April 11, 2020
Book 21 of my Goodreads Challenge 2020
Loved this wonderful World Book Day story 2020. Matt is one of our favourite children's authors and this story was fantastic. A truly wild adventure.
Loved this wonderful World Book Day story 2020. Matt is one of our favourite children's authors and this story was fantastic. A truly wild adventure.
April 19, 2020
Great book
I'm that into it I'm going to get and read Evie and the Animals because this was so interesting it also had the first few pages of the other book at the back and I enjoyed what I read.
I'm that into it I'm going to get and read Evie and the Animals because this was so interesting it also had the first few pages of the other book at the back and I enjoyed what I read.
September 21, 2020
A great plot that features some wonderful Amazon animal facts and is perfect for getting young readers thinking about environmental sustainability.
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