Evie and Rhino
Evie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin, published by Walker Books Australia on June 3, 2025, is a children’s book that explores the bond between a young girl and a rhinoceros. Set against the backdrop of a stormy night in 1891 off the southern coast of Australia, the story follows ten-year-old Evie, who has experienced profound loss and grief after the tragic death of her parents. As she navigates her silence and sorrow, a shipwreck brings her together with a frightened rhino, leading to an extraordinary connection that transforms both their lives.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship, social skills, and the challenges of growing up. The story captures the essence of difficult discussions surrounding loss and healing, as Evie and the rhino forge an unlikely yet magical bond. With 272 pages of engaging content, Evie and Rhino presents a heartfelt exploration of love and connection, inviting readers to reflect on the power of companionship in overcoming life’s adversities.
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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.
On a stormy night off the coast of southern Australia in 1891, a ship transporting a cargo of exotic animals tosses and turns in enormous seas, and a young rhino cries out in fear.
A few miles inland, ten-year-old Evie and her grandfather shelter in their crumbling, once-grand old home. After the devastating storm that killed Evie’s parents and the resulting grief that left Evie mute, they know too well how deadly storms can be. When all is calm, Evie treks down to the water and makes an extraordinary discovery—a discovery that will change her life, and Rhino’s, forever.
Evie and Rhino is an engaging and moving tale about love, connection, and the healing power of friendship.
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