Eva Sees a Ghost

Owl Diaries #2

by Rebecca Elliott

Eva sees a ghost! Or at least, she thinks she does . . . With her friend Lucy by her side, Eva goes in search of the ghost. Eek! This owl-dorable series will appeal to girls who love stories about animals and friendship!

Genres: Chapter Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Middle Grade, Juvenile, Graphic Novels

80 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2015

About the author

Rebecca Elliott is the author and illustrator of the best-selling Owl Diaries series (Scholastic US) & over 20 picture books including Just Because, Sometimes, Naked Trevor and Zoo Girl, for which she was nominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal.
Her new series The Unicorn Diaries (Scholastic US) & her first YA novel 'Pretty Funny ' (Penguin Random House) are out now.

Reviews

[Holly Letson]

3.5*

A cute story of feeling like nobody believes you that ends in making a new friend. Quite enjoyable.

[Ariel Cummins]

Really love this series! They are so cute, and I think they will have definite appeal to kids transitioning from beginner books to chapters. The full color art is nice, and I appreciate that Eva is a nice kid - I feel like there has been a mini-trend in kids lit to main characters who are kind of a pill.

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Can I just say how neat the font is? This is the second instalment of the Owl Diaries series, and it certainly does not disappoint!
5/5 Chev's picks
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[Nadina]

I love how adorable these books are. They don't take too long and the story is not dragged out. They are short and simple and funny. The artwork is good too.
I really enjoyed the mystery of the ghosts in this story and how eventually everyone worked together to solve the mystery.
I am not sure about Eva's classification of Sue being mean because Sue has helped Eva in both books so far.
I think for kids the first chapter is definitely useful, a review of the main character, and it also means you can read the books in any order.
A definite recommend book.

[Vernon Area Public Library KIDS]

Color illustrations, diary-style lines, repetition, and a mystery to be solved will be perfect motivation for kids transitioning out of early readers as they gain confidence reading this easy chapter book.

[Reagan Perez]

At first Eva's friends didn't believe her, but I liked that they eventually did. I liked that the ghost turned out to be an owl. It was funny when Eva said the owl was a ghost.

[AlysonK]

The book was about an owl named Eva who thought she saw a ghost. I liked going on Eva's adventure with her to see if her ghost was real. Eva is much braver than me. If I saw a ghost, I would be freaking out and running away. Eva wanted to catch the ghost and see if it was real!

[Serge]

Good sequel

My daughter loved the way the owls banded together for the Ghost Hunt. I appreciated the fact that once again Eva modeled problem-solving and determination.

[Angelina]

I liked this book it, at first I thought Eva really saw a ghost but then at the end it was just white owls and they were moving in! But that also gives me an idea about what will happen in the fourth book (the new owl) because if your reading the books in order like me the fourth book is the book I’m gonna be reading after the third so Mabel something might happen that is either similar or the same. And I also loved the cute ghost hunting costumes that they wore in the 6th and 8th chapter I loved the book it was great.

[Nancy Kotkin]

A series offered by Scholastic's Branches imprint of early chapter books. Lots of visual support for the text, making it perfect for emergent readers and children transitioning from picture books into chapter books. The diary format produces text in a conversational style, further enhanced through the abundant use of speech bubbles. The protagonist, Eva, is a likable, creative problem-solver who likes to involve and support her friends. Each volume contains comprehension questions at the back of the book.

In this second title of the series, Eva is certain she keeps seeing a ghost, but no one believes her. She tries on her own to get proof, and when that doesn't work out, her whole class goes on a ghost hunt together. In the end, the "ghost" turns out to be something else entirely, teaching Eva that first assumptions are not always correct.

[Dana Grimes]

I brought this home for my daughter and then ended up sitting down and reading it. Very cute and I'm glad because I recommend these all the time to 1st-2nd grade girls that are looking for beginner chapter books. Great first step into reading option. I love these Branches series.

[Annelise Herfindahl]

I liked the surprise ending.

[Nina]

I like this book because Eva tells what she loves and what she does not love

[Dean Burrier Sanchis]

Surprisingly engaging for kids and a real gem! Maravillosamente ilustrada. La traducción es buena y hacen bien la creación de palabras cursis que gustan a los niños tipo "alatástico". Y todo el rato, se está enseñando valores de peso e importancia como el autoestima y autoconfianza.

[Leslie King]

Good!😁

[Kyrie Beckman]

Kodi loved this one. Such a sweet ending.

[Brandy Umbarger]

Read with my first grader. A really cute story!

[meg]

I wanna be friends with Eva I was about to BEAT UP THOSE BITCH ASS OWL CLASSMATES WHY DIDNT THEY BELIEBE SHE SAW A GHOST whatever #TeamEvaForever she's my sister fr

[Stephanie Rooney]

CJ & Mama Read! (*CJ’s review contains spoilers, you’ve been warned!!*)

“I just liked it. I thought it was a ghost, but it was just snowy owls.” - CJ

[Liana]

LOVE IT!

[zapkode]

{My thoughts} – This book started out like the first telling all about Eva. The things she likes and dislikes and where she lives. It’s always nice when the author takes the time to help remind readers of previous world building in previous books.

In this book Eva claims she’s seeing a ghost after her teacher had told the class a scary story. She goes out to hunt the ghost, but had problems proving that it’s real. She tries to take a picture but is so scared that the picture ends up blurry.

Eventually one night at school her class here’s a loud sound on the roof. They then look out the window and come to the conclusion that the ghosts are real. She manages to get her whole class to go on a ghost hunt with her.

I like how this book takes something scary for many children and helps to show them that things aren’t always as they may first appear. Eva thought she’d been seeing ghost but really it was just more owls like her. She learned that sometimes your mind and brain can play tricks on you, but it’s always a good idea to keep an open mind to other interpretations.

I really like this book series. The illustrations are colorful, it’s simple to read and is written in a childlike diary formation. I think any child that wants to read will easily fall in love with these books.

[Kelly]

The more I read of the Owl Diaries books, the more Eva the Owlet grows on me. I'm beginning to thoroughly enjoy her "voice" throughout the story, as well as the lists she makes at the start of every book. I still sometimes think the moral is a little too "on the nose" and too sweet but I think that's just the type of owl that Eva is.

[Pinky]

These are so cute!!!! Eva sees a ghost and no one believes her. Her entire class bands together after they, too, see the ghost and a surprising mystery is unveiled. The Branches series is PERFECT for 1-2 grade readers.

[Engel Dreizehn]

For an easy-chap read, I was very surprised by the sophisticated and creative approach of using the diary/scrapbook type narrative. The illustration reminds me of colourful arts and crafts which would interest a young reader. Big name my pick if ask "what is a good choice for early readers?"

[Hanna Erickson]

Read this in one sitting with my 1st grader - we loved it! It is a wonderful early chapter book for little girls. So funny and creative. We are looking forward to reading the other books in this Own Diaries series.

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken]

Eleanor says: this is like one of my favorite series now. It was a great book. my favorite part was when they believed Eva that she saw a ghost.

Momma says: this is a cute series that is new to us. Eleanor really likes books that are written like diaries and journals so this is a perfect fit.

[Laura Gilfillan]

Cute! Chapter book for Spanish practice. No English translation. More in series.

[Melissa Carberry]

I love this book!!!!!!

[Reese]

Not really my type of book.

[Jocelin]

This series is a keeper.