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Evie and Rhino

By Neridah McMullin

Adjectives

heartwarming adventurous historical inspirational

Genres

Historical Fiction Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In 1891, ten-year-old Evie, who has been mute since her parents' tragic deaths, lives with her grandfather in a decaying mansion on Australia's stormy coast. After a fierce storm, she discovers a shipwrecked rhinoceros on the beach. As Evie cares for the gentle giant, they form a profound bond that helps her find her voice and heal from her grief. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the healing power of connection.

About the author

Neridah McMullin is an Australian author who loves writing stories inspired by real life and nature. She has written exciting books like 'Drover', which tells the story of a brave girl on an outback journey. Neridah enjoys sharing adventures with readers and hopes her books inspire children to be curious about the world around them.

Pages

272 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2023

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