Books like Ragweed and Poppy by Avi
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. Fans of animal stories and especially of the beloved previous books in the Poppy series will love *Ragweed and Poppy*! In the capital of New York City, a young, annoying, and lost raccoon named Lotar is on a freight train to his hometown. On his journey he meets a young, adventurous golden mouse named Ragweed, who is also on the same freight train. 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.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Avi
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