Evie books in order

The Evie series by Matt Haig follows a young girl with a special connection to animals across three illustrated books published between 2004 and 2020.
Series · Children's Fiction · Middle Grade · Animals

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Red Cardigan 2004 Matt Haig N/A
2 Evie and the Animals 2019 Matt Haig Buy
3 Evie in the Jungle 2020 Matt Haig Buy

The Evie series brings together three books featuring a girl whose relationship with animals sets her apart from those around her. The Red Cardigan, published in 2004, introduced the character, while Evie and the Animals (2019) and Evie in the Jungle (2020) brought her back to a wider audience after a long gap. The later books in the series have a warm, humorous tone and are well suited to readers who enjoy stories about kids with unusual gifts.

Matt Haig wrote the Evie books alongside his adult fiction, and the series reflects his broader interest in characters who see the world differently from everyone else. Evie’s ability to understand animals gives the stories a gentle fantastical quality without being heavy fantasy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Evie series?

There are three books in the Evie series, published between 2004 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Evie series?

The first book in the Evie series is The Red Cardigan, published in 2004.

Are the Evie books connected in plot or can they be read separately?

The Evie books share the same central character and her bond with animals, but each story works on its own. Readers can start with Evie and the Animals without having read The Red Cardigan first.

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