Ragweed and Poppy
Ragweed and Poppy by Avi is a delightful addition to the beloved Poppy series, published by HarperCollins on May 11, 2021. This edition features 288 pages and is presented in English, with illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brian Floca. The story follows the adventurous golden mouse Ragweed as he embarks on a journey from the city of Amperville, where he encounters a young raccoon named Lotar. Despite his initial reluctance to help, Ragweed’s journey leads him to Dimwood Forest, where he meets Poppy, a deer mouse in need of assistance.
Readers will discover the humorous and heartwarming tale of how Ragweed and Poppy’s friendship develops amidst their adventures. The narrative explores themes of friendship, survival, and the challenges of helping others, all set against a backdrop of action and adventure. With elements of fantasy and magic intertwined, this book is sure to engage fans of juvenile fiction and animal stories, making it a fitting choice for those who enjoy tales of family and companionship.
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The first new book about Poppy in more than ten years, from Newbery Medal-winning author Avi with illustrations throughout by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brian Floca.
Ragweed and Poppy is one of the “10 Top Middle-Grade Summer Reads,” according to Kirkus Reviews!
How did Ragweed and Poppy meet and become friends? This book tells their hilarious story! Adventurous golden mouse Ragweed is on a freight train leaving the city of Amperville. On his journey, he meets Lotar, a young and bothersome raccoon who has lost his mother. Though Ragweed doesn’t really want to help the raccoon, by doing so he winds up in Dimwood Forest.
Ragweed is now ready to strike off on his own, but it’s not long before he hears a cry for help. Following the sound of the voice, he finds a cage with a deer mouse trapped inside. When he asks the mouse’s name, she replies, “Poppy.”
The story of Ragweed comes to Poppy’s aid, and how Poppy comes to his, is how their rousing and fateful friendship begins. As for that annoying raccoon, he keeps getting in the way.
Fans of animal tales and especially of the beloved previous books in the Poppy series will love Ragweed and Poppy!
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