by Avi (Author), Brian Floca (Illustrator)
The fourth 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.
Back Jacket
Heartbroken over the death of her fiance, Ragweed, Poppy, a 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.
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: January 01, 1999
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award (2001)
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award (2000)
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (2001)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Poppy and Rye
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 5
