The fourth book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medal-winning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brian FlocaHeartbroken over the death of her fiance, Ragweed, Poppy the deer mouse journeys west through the vast Dimwood Forest to bring the sad news to Ragweed's family.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award 2001 4th Winner, North Carolina Children's Book Award (Junior Book) 2000 4th Winner
8-12 Years
7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
240 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
Series Name: Poppy

Description

About the Book

Heartbroken over the death of her fiance, Ragweed, Poppy, a deer mouse, journeys west through the vast Dimwood Forest to bring the sad news to Ragweed's family. But Poppy and her porcupine pal, Ereth, arrive only to discover that beavers have flooded the serene valley where Ragweed lived. Together Poppy and Ragweed's brother Rye brave kidnapping, imprisonment, and a daring rescue to fight the beavers. At the same time, Rye--who has lived in Ragweed's shadow--fights to prove himself worthy of Poppy's love.

Book Synopsis

The fourth book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medal-winning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brian Floca

Heartbroken over the death of her fiance, Ragweed, Poppy the deer mouse journeys west through the vast Dimwood Forest to bring the sad news to Ragweed's family. But Poppy and her prickly porcupine pal Ereth arrive only to discover that beavers have flooded the serene valley where Ragweed lived.

Together Poppy and Ragweed's brother Rye brave kidnapping, imprisonment, and a daring rescue to fight the beavers. At the same time, Rye--who has lived in Ragweed's shadow--fights to prove himself worthy of Poppy's love.

From the Back Cover

Heartbroken over the death of her fiance, Ragweed, Poppy, a deer mouse, journeys west through the vast Dimwood Forest to bring the sad news to Ragweed's family. But Poppy and her prickly porcupine pal, Ereth, arrive only to discover that beavers have flooded the serene valley where Ragweed lived. Together Poppy and Ragweed's brother Rye brave kidnapping, imprisonment, and a daring rescue to fight the beavers. At the same time, Rye -- who has lived in Ragweed's shadow -- fights to prove himself worthy of Poppy's love.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure

Series Title: Poppy

Publisher: HarperCollins

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Avi

Language: English

Street Date: January 1, 1999

TCIN: 88893637

UPC: 9780380797172

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-6870

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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