![]() ![]() Prepare to be thrilled as the story builds to the fateful confrontation between Poppy, armed with a mere porcupine quill, and Mr. Ocax likes a “savory frog” and a “delicious vole” for his meals, in addition to any wayward mice.)Īmid the charming details of Dimwood Forest – such as Glitter Creek, the Jayswood, a vegetarian porcupine named Ereth – students will come to understand what it means to be predator or prey as the way of nature. Her tale is centered in the natural world, presenting its charms and threats with detailed realism. ![]() Poppy takes to wearing Ragweed’s earring to honor her friend as she seeks to upend the status quo – much to the surprise of her fellow mice. There’s no shortage of loyalty as Poppy schemes to avenge Ragweed’s death and protect her colony of fellow mice. The ever-careful Poppy is hidden and safe, but foolhardy Ragweed stays in the open too long and becomes the prey of the fierce owl. Ocax, and quickly learn why he is considered a dreaded predator by Dimwood Forest’s smallest inhabitants. In the striking opening of this novel, Poppy ventures out with her close friend, Ragweed, for an evening of dancing. ![]() She lives with her family and friends in Dimwood Forest where the air is syrupy with “the scent of pine, huckleberry, and juniper.” Poppy is a young deer mouse who doesn’t accept convention and doesn’t like to do what she’s told. ![]()
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