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Evie and the Animals by Matt Haig

shahrun's review

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5.0

Really enjoyable adventure with Evie (who is a modern day Dr Dolittle) and the animals she can communicate with. There is enough adventure, drama and mild peril with a few laughs and absolutely gorgeous illustrations throughout to keep anyone interested. I love that it is educating readers on animal welfare and Planet care. There is also a recipe for fat cakes for birds at the end and an animal quiz at the end. I hope there are more books about Evie.

coala's review against another edition

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5.0

Spannendes tierisches Abenteuer

Matt Haig hat eine sehr spannende und unterhaltsame Geschichte geschrieben, in der Evie zwar mit Tieren sprechen kann, dies aber um jeden Preis geheim halten soll. Die Beziehung zum Vater ist nach dem Tod der Mutter zudem schwierig. Trost findet sie daher dennoch bei den Tieren, wodurch sie sich in Gefahr bringt, denn alte Familienfeinde sind immer noch dem Geheimnis auf der Spur.

Der Autor hat die Geschichte sehr fesselnd und altersgerecht erzählt. Evie ist zwar eigen, aber dennoch sehr sympathisch. Es ist bewundernswert, wie sie mit den Tieren umgeht. Dadurch dass man Evie und ihre Gedankenwelt begleitet, kann man sich wunderbar in sie und das Geschehene hineinversetzten. So können durch die Tiere, denen wir so endlich einmal verständlich lauschen können, wichtige Botschaften zum Umgang mit der Natur und Tierwelt vermittelt werden. Die spannende Geschichte um Evie und ihre Gabe, welche sie unbewusst in Gefahr bringt, ist zudem so fesselnd, dass große und kleine Leser sicherlich begeistert sein werden. Dazu gibt es tolle Illustrationen, welche das Buch sehr gut ergänzen. Eine insgesamt großartig erzählte und umgesetzte Geschichte.

minnimanni2's review against another edition

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funny slow-paced

2.5

kaitpogorevc's review against another edition

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4.0

A tribute to animal lovers everywhere. This was a delight to read with my daughter. We loved the talking animals and the funny conversations they had with Evie. Tons of action in these pages, and a message that kindness sent out into the world comes back to you. Matt Haig is an excellent storyteller.

mandi26's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

jeltzy's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

mmaiuv's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

4.0

robinetta's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

espargobookdragon's review against another edition

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4.0

Matt Haig, you somehow have an ability to write children's books that are also enjoyable and inspiration to adults. I loved this book. I love Evie and her morals, I love the humour ans also the fact that isn't a totally simplistic, soppy kida story but real too.

bianca_iulia's review against another edition

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4.0

Încep prin a spune că îmi place foarte mult acest autor și cărțile pe care le-am citit până acum de la el, iar aceasta, chiar dacă este destinată copiilor, nu face excepție. ✨

Este o carte extrem de actuală care abordează teme foarte importante în zilele noastre, cum ar fi influențele pe care le are social media asupra tinerilor, bullying-ul, violența împotriva animalelor și influența negativă a oamenilor asupra mediului înconjurator.

Povestea este captivantă, cu o mulțime de informații interesante despre animale de care cei mici se vor bucura cu siguranță, iar ilustrațiile completează perfect totul!
Este o carte foarte bună pentru iubitorii de animale. Copiii cu animale de companie cu siguranță se vor bucura de poveste, iar pentru cei care nu au, ei bine, este foarte probabil să își dorească unul după.