The third book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medalâwinning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medalâwinning 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, Ryeâwho has lived in Ragweed's shadowâfights 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: Poppyâs 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, Ragweedâs brother, who has spent his whole life in a heroâs 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.
The third book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medalâwinning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medalâwinning 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, Ryeâwho has lived in Ragweed's shadowâfights 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: Poppyâs 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, Ragweedâs brother, who has spent his whole life in a heroâs 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.