Evie and Rhino
$16.99
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
5 October 2022
Summary
A young girl with a tragic past and a rhinoceros facing life in captivity form an unlikely and magical bond after a fateful storm and a shipwreck bring them together. A moving tale about love, connection and the healing power of friendship.
1891 On a stormy night off the coast of southern Australia, a ship transporting a cargo of exotic animals tosses and turns in enormous seas. Rhino senses they are in grave danger… Not far away, ten-year-old Evie an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760654207 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1760654205 |
| Author: | Neridah McMullin, Astred Hicks |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Australia |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 296g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 210mm x 138mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Oh, this book is just exquisite. It’s my favourite book of the year so far! It’s like being wrapped up in a warm blanket of love while drinking a mug of something hot and a comforting apple pie […] I cannot wait for my daughter to read this book because I know she will adore it too. A squillion stars for this one! * Mini Travellers Blog *
It is a story based on true events, introduces readers to some fascinating facts about animals and fauna in Australia, and will make your heart sing. […] . This story exudes love and the magical connections and healing powers that true friendship brings. * Armadillo Magazine *
A truly memorable tale of rediscovering your inner strength and your voice, and the healing power of friendship. * Red Reading Hub *
About The Author
Neridah McMullin
Neridah McMullin loves animals, true stories and history. An author of twelve books for children, Neridah is also an award-winning short story writer and poet. Her middle-grade fiction novel Evie and Rhino was shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year in 2023, shortlisted for the Readings Prize and won the Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year for Younger Readers. Her picture books Drover, Shearer and Tearaway Coach, set during the Victorian gold rush, were published to great acclaim. Her picture book Eat my Dust was a CBCA Notable in 2024. Neridah believes she was born at least 100 years too late. She loves old books, old people and local historical societies. She also loves footy, family, walking her dog and meeting other people’s dogs.
Astred Hicks is an award-winning Australian book designer, illustrator and author whose distinctive work for Australian and International publishing houses includes fiction, non-fiction and educational, with a special emphasis on young adult fiction and children’s non-fiction. Most recently, Astred has been included on the Notables list in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards 2022. She was shortlisted in the 2021 Australian Book Design Awards, Children’s Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award 2020 and the Wildlife Society’s Environmental Award for Children’s Literature 2020.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.