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HarperCollins, 2020-09-06

Poppy

Poppy

Poppy, Poppy Stories, and Poppy Stories (Paperback)

Avi, Author

Brian Floca, Illustrator

Paperback

SKU:9780380727698

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Poppy, a timid dormouse, is a loyal, obedient subject of Ocax, the hoot owl who rules Dimwood Forest--until she sees Ocax devour her fiance. To prove that the intimidating ruler who promised to protect mice is a phony, Poppy embarks on a dangerous and eye-opening quest, which ends with her one-on-one battle with Ocax. Winner of the "Horn Book" Award.
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In Dimwood Forest, a young deer mouse named Poppy confronts the tyrannical owl Mr. Ocax, who controls her family with fear. After tragedy strikes, Poppy embarks on a courageous journey to uncover the truth and free her kin from oppression. This tale weaves themes of bravery, justice, and self-discovery, highlighting the power of standing up against injustice.

Readability • 5.2

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 192

Subjects • Animals • Survival • Owls • Mice • Survival skills • White-footed mouse

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Birds • Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | General • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Survival Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pigs

Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner * ALA Notable Book * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice * School Library Journal Best Book

In the third book in the Tales of Dimwood Forest by Newbery Medal-winning author Avi, a tiny deer mouse named Poppy dares to stand up to a tyrannical owl. The story is accompanied by inviting illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brian Floca.

"This exciting story is richly visual. The underlying messages, to challenge unjust authority and to rely on logic and belief in oneself, are palatably blended with action and suspense." -- School Library Journal

Poppy knew she was taking a risk following her beloved Ragweed to Bannock Hill, but a night of dancing with the handsome golden mouse was just too tempting. So when Ragweed is scooped up by the sinister owl, Mr. Ocax, who rules over Dimwood forest, she's devastated. Her whole life she was warned of Mr. Ocax's evil ways...how could she have been so foolish to put herself and Ragweed at risk?

To make matters worse, when Poppy attempts to move with her family to a different part of the woods where the food supply is richer, Mr. Ocax refuses to let them go. Despite what she's been led to believe for years, Mr. Ocax is not as strong as he wants the mice to think he is. Armed with the bravery, gumption, and wit of a hero, Poppy embarks on a dangerous quest--joined by the irascible but lovable porcupine, Ereth--to defeat Mr. Ocax and lead her family to a better home.

A perennially popular story of courage and determination, Poppy is a fixture on state award lists and in classrooms across the country.

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