Poppy and Rye - Avi

By Avi

Release Date: 2018-03-27

Genre: Animal Fiction for Kids

4.5 (8 ratings)
The third 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.

Can one brave mouse and a brother desperate to prove his worth save a family from the industrious beavers threatening their home?
Brave Mouse Heroine: After losing her great love Ragweed, Poppy must journey into the unknown and face a new threat to his family.Unlikely Friendship: Poppy’s only companion on her journey is the prickly, salt-loving, and hilarious porcupine Ereth, who complains every step of the way.Sibling Rivalry: Meet Rye, Ragweed’s brother, who has spent his whole life in a hero’s shadow and now has a chance to prove his own worth.Kids Adventure Story: Join the mice as they face down giant beavers, brave a daring rescue, and fight to protect their home from being flooded forever.

Poppy and Rye - Avi

By Avi

Release Date: 2018-03-27

Genre: Animal Fiction for Kids

4.5 (8 ratings)
The third 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.

Can one brave mouse and a brother desperate to prove his worth save a family from the industrious beavers threatening their home?
Brave Mouse Heroine: After losing her great love Ragweed, Poppy must journey into the unknown and face a new threat to his family.Unlikely Friendship: Poppy’s only companion on her journey is the prickly, salt-loving, and hilarious porcupine Ereth, who complains every step of the way.Sibling Rivalry: Meet Rye, Ragweed’s brother, who has spent his whole life in a hero’s shadow and now has a chance to prove his own worth.Kids Adventure Story: Join the mice as they face down giant beavers, brave a daring rescue, and fight to protect their home from being flooded forever.

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