New to Treetopolis
Begin with Eva's Treetop Festival. Children can later sample favorite topics, but book #1 introduces Eva and her friends most clearly.
Book Series · 22 Books
Owl Diaries Books
In order from Eva's Treetop Festival to Eva Saves the Day.
Rebecca Elliott's full-color Branches series follows Eva Wingdale through diary entries about friends, family, school events, pets, clubs, and small mysteries in Treetopolis.
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Reading order
How to Read Owl Diaries
Read the 22 published books in numbered order from Eva's Treetop Festival through Eva Saves the Day. Each story is approachable on its own, but the order preserves new friendships and recurring community events.
The Great Gift Swap is announced as book #23 but is not part of the published inventory as of this review. Boxed sets simply collect already-numbered books.
Sources: Scholastic's official Owl Diaries hub, Scholastic's Branches title and date guide.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These are gentle school-and-friendship stories with mild worries about mistakes, disagreements, performances, missing pets, storms, illness, or helping animals. Eva's diary voice names feelings clearly and the problems are resolved with cooperation and apologies.
Every page includes color artwork and the text is designed for newly independent readers. Fantasy is limited to the friendly animal world rather than scary magic or sustained danger.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015
Eva's Treetop Festival
A young owl named Eva Wingdale organizes a spring festival for her school, with the help of her friends and classmates
80 pages· 2,612 words· Est. 39 min read
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Summary: Eva Wingdale faces a daunting task: organizing the school spring festival. Overwhelmed by the endless details, even with her friend Lucy's support, Eva wonders if she must turn to Sue, her frenemy, for help. Will she risk asking Sue, or will the festival be doomed? Dive into Eva's diary to discover if friendship can overcome challenges and save the day.
In reading order
Owl Diaries Series
22 books · Published 2015–2025
#1
#1 in Series
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Eva's Treetop Festival
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015
A young owl named Eva Wingdale organizes a spring festival for her school, with the help of her friends and classmates
#2
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Eva Sees a Ghost
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2015
A young owl named Eva tries to prove to her friends that she saw a ghost in the forest.
#3
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A Woodland Wedding
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016
A young owl named Eva Wingdale helps her teacher plan a wedding and solves a mystery involving a missing necklace
#4
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Eva and the New Owl
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
A young owl navigates the challenges of making new friends while maintaining old friendships
#5
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Warm Hearts Day
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016
A young owl named Eva celebrates the holiday of Warm Hearts Day with her friends and family, learning the true meaning of kindness and generosity along the way.
#6
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Baxter Is Missing
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017
A young owl's pet bat goes missing and she must navigate her feelings and work with her friends to find him
#7
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The Wildwood Bakery
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017
A group of owls work together to raise money for a wingchair for one of their friends.
#8
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Eva and the Lost Pony
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018
A storm threatens Treetopolis. Can Eva prove her bravery and save the day?
#9
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Eva's Big Sleepover
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018
A young owl plans a sleepover party with her classmates and navigates friendship, apologies, and inclusion.
#10
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Eva and Baby Mo
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019
A young owl tries to convince her parents to enter a sky-dancing competition.
#11
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Trip to the Pumpkin Farm
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019
A young owl helps her friends and family prepare for Falling Leaves Day, a holiday that celebrates the first day of autumn, and learns the value of sharing and kindness along the way.
#12
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Eva's Campfire Adventure
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019
A group of young owls go on a camping trip and stumble upon a treasure hunt that teaches them the value of friendship and teamwork
#13
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Eva in the Spotlight
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
A young owl navigates the challenges of a school play while trying to cheer up her grandmother
#14
#14 in Series
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Eva at the Beach
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021
A young owl named Eva goes on a beach vacation with her family and friends, where she faces her fears and makes new discoveries.
#15
#15 in Series
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Eva's New Pet
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021
A young owl named Eva gets a new pet to keep her bat, Baxter, company, but things don't go as planned
#16
#16 in Series
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Get Well, Eva
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022
A young owl prepares for the Summer Carnival in Treetopolis, but her plans are disrupted when she hurts her wing and must spend time in the hospital
#17
#17 in Series
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Eva in the Band
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022
A young owl tries to save a music festival by forming a band with her classmates
#18
#18 in Series
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The Nature Club
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023
A young owl named Eva participates in a school project to celebrate Nature Day and learns about the importance of teamwork and friendship
#19
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Eva for President
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023
Two classmates vie for class president. Who will win?
#20
#20 in Series
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The Owlympic Games
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2024
Can Eva overcome her fears to win the Owlympic Games?
#21
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Eva and the New Teacher
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2025
A new teacher challenges students to create an imaginative art project.
#22
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Eva Saves the Day
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2025
Mysterious eggs need protection. Can they save the day?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Owl Diaries series?
There are 22 books in the Owl Diaries series. It began with Eva's Treetop Festival in 2015, and the newest book, Eva Saves the Day, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the Owl Diaries books in?
Start with Eva's Treetop Festival and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #22.
What ages are the Owl Diaries books best for?
The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Owl Diaries book is the longest?
Eva for President (Book #19) is the longest book in the series at 3,134 words (80 pages).
Which Owl Diaries book is the shortest?
Eva at the Beach (Book #14) is the shortest at 2,447 words (80 pages).
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