Ragweed and Poppy - by Avi

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The first new book about Poppy in more than ten years, from Newbery Medal-winning author Avi with illustrations throughout byCaldecott Medal-winning artist Brian Floca.Ragweed and Poppy is one of the "10 Top Middle-Grade Summer Reads," according to Kirkus Reviews!
8-12 Years
8.3" x 5.6" Hardcover
272 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
Series Name: Poppy

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About the Book

"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, annoying, and lost raccoon who's desperate to reunite with 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 way 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."--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

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!

Review Quotes

"A must-read choice for Poppy fans." - Booklist
"This return to Dimwood Forest is an immensely satisfying one." - Vicky Smith, Kirkus Reviews

Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)

Weight: .8 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure

Series Title: Poppy

Publisher: HarperCollins

Theme: General

Format: Hardcover

Author: Avi

Language: English

Street Date: June 9, 2020

TCIN: 79414549

UPC: 9780062671349

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-2453

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.6 inches width x 8.3 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds

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