Poppy, a brave, smart, and curious field mouse, challenges the great horned owl, Mr. Ocax, as she tries to save her family by finding them a new home. Avi's Poppy is an excellent novel to use with readers learning to examine how a story's theme is developed through the characters' actions and dialogue and supported by the story elements. Avi demonstrates the powerful roles of fear and courage in our lives using the adventurous underdog, Poppy.

Title: Poppy

Author: Avi

Genre: Fantasy

Themes: Perseverance, Adventure, Family, Friendship

ISBN: 9780380727698

Publisher's Summary:

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.

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