Poppy
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Poppy
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Narrated by:
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John McDonough
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Written by:
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Avi
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.
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.
What the critics say
“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
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner • ALA Notable Book • ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice • School Library Journal Best Book • Multiple State Awards
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Fantastic introduction to get your kids into audiobooks or reading books in general. the narration is well done.
great for the whole family during car rides
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Does this sound like a good start to a children's story to you? My daughter was very upset. We stopped it right after this happened, so I can't speak on the rest of the story. This may sound harsh, but shame on you, Avi, for writing this story. You had children invested in the life of your character, Ragweed, and you had him mercilessly devoured in front of your young readers. I don't know which book won you a Newberry award, but our family will not be reading any more of your works.
A dark sequel. Not recommended (contains spoiler)
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