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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780060000141
ISBN number: 0060000147
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 256
Printing Date: September 01, 2006
Publishing house: HarperCollins
Age index: Ages 9-12
Release Date: August 22, 2006
Sale Popularity Level: 298473
Studio: HarperCollins
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There's trouble at Gray House, the girlhood home that Poppy left long ago. Poppy's family has called her back to save them all—mother, father, sisters and brothers, and dozens and dozens of deer mouse cousins. Poppy invites her rebellious son, Junior, to join her on the long trip across Dimwood Forest, hoping the journey will bring them closer together.
But with Junior's skunk pal, Mephitis, and Ereth, the cantankerous porcupine, in tow—sugared slug soup!—Poppy and Junior may be in for unexpected adventure.
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but not as good as "Poppy" or "Ereth's Birthday". (Haven't read "Ragweed" or "Poppy and Rye" yet). I thought Mephitis was cute, but noticed that the author Avi and illustrator Brian Floca were biologically incorrect in the illustrations and descriptions of his 'spraying' scenes: Striped skunks do not do 'hand stands' when they spray; it's the spotted skunk that uses that method.
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This was my very first time reading any of the "Poppy" series books. Though I had heard many great reviews about the books, I was a little lost to the appeal. The story began with an interesting plot focused on the grumpy Junior and his deflated relationship with his parents and siblings but the story took a different direction when Poppy and her crew set out for her old home. The saving of her childhood home took a bit of a backseat to pages of banter and I began to lose interest. The character of Mephitis was endearing as was the relationship of Poppy and her best friend, a porcupine named Ereth.
I am a third grade teacher and though the story would probably hold the attention of a 8-10 year old, I would be hesitant to recommend the book to one of my students because of some questionable language. Though there weren't curse words, the word "freaking" was used frequently. I think with all the other bad influences in the world today, our literature may not be the best place to introduce this type of language or encourage its use. I am all for the use of cultural language, even if there is a "bad" word now and then, but to write "freaking" in a children's book just to have it appear in the dialogue didn't sit well with me.
I would only give this book a 3 star rating.
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My son (age 9) loves books by the author Avi. He is very descriptive and all the characters in his book have a true personality. He uses some difficult words, which I liked, because my son had to look them up in order to understand the text. The reader can definitely relate to the characters. Many of Avi's books are about animals, which my son loves.
I recommend any of Avi's books for a 4th - 6th grade student.
And as always, Amazon always sends items on time - every time....and at a reasonable price. I am a dedicated customer!
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Avi's beloved little mouse Poppy is back in POPPY'S RETURN. Now the mother of eleven mice, Poppy must return to Gray House. Poppy's father is ill, and he has sent her sister to find her. Someone will have to save Gray House from the bulldozer looming outside.
Poppy decides to bring her son, the rebellious Ragweed Junior, along on the journey. She hopes to find common ground with the detached teenager. She can't remember being so wild as a youngster. Junior's best friend Mephitis is a skunk, and he has dyed his fur to match his smelly friend! Poppy faces her newest adventure with more uncertainty than ever.
Fans of Avi's "Poppy" series will love the latest installment. He treats the strained relationship between Poppy and Junior with the mix of humour and seriousness it deserves. Kids will love the genuine puzzlement Junior's antics cause his mother. Even better, most kids will relate to Junior's attempts to find himself, as well as his deep loyalty to Mephitis. Readers will learn the importance of looking beyond the surface of a situation, as well as dedication to friends and family.
I highly recommend this book for young readers and classrooms. Students will find a Reader's Theatre script at the end. Another bonus it that this book can be read even without prior knowledge of the series.
Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
10/4/2006
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Reasons that I would recommend this book:
1) It was an easy book to read and delightful. This book is full of complicated relationships, you cannot stop turning the pages.
2) The book has many characters that you care about. There is a lot of love between the characters and it is expressed well.
3) There is a clear plot that is explained in the very first few chapters.
4) Tons of drama throughout the book. In "Poppy Returns", the main character, Poppy is a small deer mouse goes to her parents home to find that not only is their home going to be bulldozed but that her father is gravely ill. She sets out to help them and takes her son Ragweed Jr., his friend the skunk Mephitis and their porcupine friend Ereth. We read that Poppy's parent's home does get bull dozed, her family then finds a new area for to live in that is more spacious, they are thrilled about their new home. Her father's health gets better and Poppy, Ragweed Jr., Mephitis and Ereth return home.
5) Poppy has a rough relationship with her son Ragweed Jr. Throughout the book we see that they form a new bond and develop mutual respect for each other.
I have also written a short book report:
Poppy the adorable deer mouse and her husband Rye are troubled by their son Ragweed Jr. Seems that Ragweed's going through an impossible teenager phase. Ragweed dyed his fur to look like his skunk friend Mephitis. He is sassy, rude and crude.
One day Poppy's sister Lilly comes to Poppy's home with grim news, their parents home is going to be bulldozed, also that their father Lungwort is very ill.
Poppy decides to make the journey to aid her family and takes her son Ragweed Jr. in hopes of gaining a close relationship. Ragweed insists that his skunk pal Mephitis go with them. Poppy invites her good friend a porcupine named Ereth to also go. The trip does not go as planned. It is full of adventure, rewards and high emotion.
Poppy's father gain back his health, their home does get bulldozed. They also find a new place to live. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the subsequent one.
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