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Owl Diaries #17
Eva in the Band: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #17)
Eva Wingdale is rocking out in a band with her friends, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for newly independent readers. Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Eva is ready to rock out at the Woodlandstock Music Festival! But when another band can’t make it, Eva and her friends are ready to step in. Will they be able to form their own band in time to save the festival? And who will be their band's star singer? With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers! Continue this book series with “Eva the Owlet,” an Apple TV+ original series!
80 pages, Paperback
Published December 6, 2022
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About the author
Rebecca Elliott
213 books299 followersRebecca 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.
Her new series The Unicorn Diaries (Scholastic US) & her first YA novel 'Pretty Funny ' (Penguin Random House) are out now.
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July 4, 2024
Eva's rock'in!
July 12, 2023
Really cute early reader book. Recommended for 1st & 2nd graders, though there are some bigger words in it so I would say 2nd grade. Colorful artwork, good pacing and a sweet story of problem solving and teamwork.
June 7, 2024
I'm in my mid-30s and love this series; I'm so happy to see it getting a bigger following and even it's own TV show.
This one wasn't my favorite (the story felt a bit duller than usual?), but still a cute installment which sees Eva and her town putting on a music festival.
This one wasn't my favorite (the story felt a bit duller than usual?), but still a cute installment which sees Eva and her town putting on a music festival.
June 21, 2023
Eva's life is always full of excitement, especially when she and her classmates decide to start a band. They have an important mission to save the Woodland Style music festival, and they need to find the secret singer who hits the high notes perfectly. It's like a musical mystery!
Eva and her friends work hard to create a band, but they face the challenge of not knowing who the secret singer is. They practice, brainstorm, and try to uncover the mysterious vocalist before the big performance. Will Eva be able to solve the puzzle and unveil the identity of the secret singer? You'll have to read the book to find out!
One funny moment in the story is when Eva and her bandmates are practicing. They face pressure from another team watching them, particularly a guy named George. As he strums his guitar, he accidentally throws it straight into the drum! It's a hilarious mishap that adds some unexpected humor to their journey.
The book keeps you hooked as you eagerly follow Eva's adventure, wondering if they will perform on stage and if they'll know the secret singer's identity. Despite the challenges they face, Eva's creativity shines through. She's always making things, starting bands, and fearlessly pursuing her passions. Her determination and hard work serve as valuable lesson for young readers, showing that with effort and dedication, anything is possible.
I loved how Eva's imagination fuels her ideas and projects. It inspires readers to explore their own creativity and think outside the box. Who knows, maybe you'll come up with something incredible, like a smart toothbrush that tells you the timetables every morning! The book encourages us to dream big and work hard to achieve our goals.
Eva in the Band is a delightful and inspiring read. It combines music, mystery, and friendship in a way that will capture the hearts of young readers. So, join Eva on her musical journey and discover the power of hard work and imagination!
Eva and her friends work hard to create a band, but they face the challenge of not knowing who the secret singer is. They practice, brainstorm, and try to uncover the mysterious vocalist before the big performance. Will Eva be able to solve the puzzle and unveil the identity of the secret singer? You'll have to read the book to find out!
One funny moment in the story is when Eva and her bandmates are practicing. They face pressure from another team watching them, particularly a guy named George. As he strums his guitar, he accidentally throws it straight into the drum! It's a hilarious mishap that adds some unexpected humor to their journey.
The book keeps you hooked as you eagerly follow Eva's adventure, wondering if they will perform on stage and if they'll know the secret singer's identity. Despite the challenges they face, Eva's creativity shines through. She's always making things, starting bands, and fearlessly pursuing her passions. Her determination and hard work serve as valuable lesson for young readers, showing that with effort and dedication, anything is possible.
I loved how Eva's imagination fuels her ideas and projects. It inspires readers to explore their own creativity and think outside the box. Who knows, maybe you'll come up with something incredible, like a smart toothbrush that tells you the timetables every morning! The book encourages us to dream big and work hard to achieve our goals.
Eva in the Band is a delightful and inspiring read. It combines music, mystery, and friendship in a way that will capture the hearts of young readers. So, join Eva on her musical journey and discover the power of hard work and imagination!
December 26, 2025
For Christmas, I guess I'm (re)reading the books I last handed off to the niece, who has homework of reading for at least 20 minutes a day. I had thought she would like this series, since she liked owls*... but the feedback I got was she didn't really take to any of the books.
*I* think it's an Okay book. It's very unchallenging, in that the biggest problem they have is this misguided idea that they can't have a music "festival" with only ONE band, so they have to find a second band to replace the one that cancelled. I can see where maybe it might lose a younger reader who is less than enthusiastic about reading homework, though, even though it seems exactly in that specific younger reader's range.
What do I know, though? I just happen to be a distant relative, comparatively (an hour away and rarely do our paths cross).
Recommended for owl and music lovers, though!
*or, I thought, but it was more likely her mom likes them, and the niece inherited that like up until she discovered unicorns...
*I* think it's an Okay book. It's very unchallenging, in that the biggest problem they have is this misguided idea that they can't have a music "festival" with only ONE band, so they have to find a second band to replace the one that cancelled. I can see where maybe it might lose a younger reader who is less than enthusiastic about reading homework, though, even though it seems exactly in that specific younger reader's range.
What do I know, though? I just happen to be a distant relative, comparatively (an hour away and rarely do our paths cross).
Recommended for owl and music lovers, though!
*or, I thought, but it was more likely her mom likes them, and the niece inherited that like up until she discovered unicorns...
October 25, 2023
Everyone in the woods is excited for the Woodlandstock Music Festival coming up. But when the 2nd band has to cancel and only Eva's brother's band is left, the entire festival might have to be cancelled. Eva decides to form her own band so the festival can go on. But will they be good enough in time to perform?
A musical adventure for Eva and her friends this time. Eva starts off by just bluffing about the band, but manages to pull it together for real thanks to a background singer who doesn't realize how good she is. I like how Eva and her friends give this talented singer a confidence boost instead of getting jealous or anything. I do wish Eva had been talked to about faking the band at first, but overall it is a good story and I like the teamwork.
A musical adventure for Eva and her friends this time. Eva starts off by just bluffing about the band, but manages to pull it together for real thanks to a background singer who doesn't realize how good she is. I like how Eva and her friends give this talented singer a confidence boost instead of getting jealous or anything. I do wish Eva had been talked to about faking the band at first, but overall it is a good story and I like the teamwork.
November 13, 2023
The Woodlandstock Music Festival is coming up and Eva's brother, Humphrey, has a band that will be performing. But when the other band drops out, the festival has to be cancelled. There can't be a festival with just one band (Humphrey's) performing. To help her brother out, Eva volunteers to not just sing, but form a band to also perform. Will Eva and her friends be able to pull off a decent sounding band in time for the festival?
I like the unpresuming and shy character of Zara. She's the owl with the best voice but will she be able to muster up the courage to get on stage?
I like the unpresuming and shy character of Zara. She's the owl with the best voice but will she be able to muster up the courage to get on stage?
October 26, 2023
Cute story where Eva saves the day by forming her own band so the Woodlandstock Festival won't be canceled. Unfortunately the singing is not consistent. Sometimes it sounds wonderful, other times not so good. Eva's brother Humphrey hears them and says they must get better or they can't perform. Eva is desperate to find the reason behind the good singing and make it happen all the time. By process of elimination Eva finds out a surprising reason for the beautiful singing.
March 15, 2024
This totally owlsome book is about Eva's brother's music festival. It gets canceled when a band drops out. Eva tries to save the day by creating a band to take their place. But, how will they find musicians? Who has the best voice? Will they have stage fright?
January 22, 2025
There were some small things I didn't like, like when Eva said she didn't like when her mom tried to dress in cool clothes. Little kids don't need to be encouraged to have a teenage attitude. But I liked that the kids came together to form a band.
December 31, 2022
Another great book in this series!
March 3, 2023
👍😎 awesome and graert
March 13, 2023
Owl-amazing!!!!'!!!!!!!
April 2, 2024
It’s cute and the artwork is nice
April 15, 2024
Another great book in the Owl Diary series.
August 3, 2024
3.5 stars!
November 7, 2025
Humphrey’s band they couldn’t play it cause the festible was canceled and Eva saved it and then she made up a band too! It was called flying bluebells.
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April 7, 2025
I had read these with my older sons, but now boys #3 and #4 are enjoying them, especially since Cooper likes birds so much.
Update: we read this again in 2025. Cooper is now starting to read them on his own.
Update: we read this again in 2025. Cooper is now starting to read them on his own.
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