As for that annoying raccoon, he keeps getting in the way. The story of Ragweed comes to Poppy's aid, and how Poppy comes to his, is how their rousing and fateful friendship begins. When he asks the mouse’s name, she replies, “Poppy.” Following the sound of the voice, he finds a cage with a deer mouse trapped inside. Ragweed is now ready to strike off on his own, but it’s not long before he hears a cry for help. Though Ragweed doesn’t really want to help the raccoon, by doing so he winds up in Dimwood Forest. On his journey, he meets Lotar, a young and bothersome raccoon who has lost his mother. How 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. Ragweed and Poppy is one of the '10 Top Middle-Grade Summer Reads,' according to Kirkus Reviews! As for that annoying raccoon, he keeps getting in the way.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.

Note: start with Poppy (book 1), and then read Ragweed (book 0). A solid series for tweens that promotes good discussion about environmental concerns as well as friendship and family responsibility. (ages 8 and up) Poppy Tales from Dimwood Series by Avi. When he asks the mouse’s name, she replies, “Poppy.” One of our favorite non-magical fantasy series.

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.

Ragweed book series