{"product_id":"ragweed-and-poppy-poppy-2","title":"Ragweed and Poppy (Poppy, 2)","description":"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.\nRagweed and Poppy is one of the \"10 Top Middle-Grade Summer Reads,\" according to Kirkus Reviews!\nHow did Ragweed and Poppy meet and become friends? This book tells their hilarious story! Adventurous golden mouse Ragweed is on a freight train leaving the city of Amperville. On his journey, he meets Lotar, a young and bothersome raccoon who has lost his mother. Though Ragweed doesn’t really want to help the raccoon, by doing so he winds up in Dimwood Forest.\nRagweed 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.”\nThe story of 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.\nFans of animal tales and especially of the beloved previous books in the Poppy series will love Ragweed and Poppy!\n\nThis heartwarming prequel explores the very beginning of a classic friendship.\n\nAn Origin Story: Discover how Ragweed, the adventurous golden mouse, first met the deer mouse Poppy in this long-awaited prequel to the beloved series. A Classic Animal Fantasy: Enter Dimwood Forest, a world of talking animals, unexpected dangers, and new friends, including a bothersome young raccoon named Lotar. Forest Adventure: When Ragweed finds Poppy caught in a human trap, it's the start of a rousing adventure to help a new friend in need. Courage and Friendship: A tale of two very different mice who must rely on each other to navigate the dangers of the woods and begin a lifelong bond.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062671340\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0062671340.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Avi|Floca, Brian\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43783144702013,"sku":"BVV.0062671340.G","price":7.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0062671340-0.jpg?v=1791496014","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/ragweed-and-poppy-poppy-2","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}