Ragweed and Poppy

In the first new Poppy book in over ten years, Newbery Medalwinning author Avi relates the previously untold tale of how Ragweed and Poppy first met, with illustrations throughout by Caldecott Medalwinning artist Brian Floca.

Ragweed is on a freight train heading away from Amperville, in search of a new adventure. On his way, he meets Lotar, a baby raccoon who is desperate to locate his mother. Though Ragweed doesnt want to be tied down, he helps the youngster. After finally getting rid of the pesky creature, a high-flying misadventure lands him in Dimwood Forest. Thats where Ragweed hears another cry for help. Following the call, he finds a cage with a young deer mouse trapped inside. When he asks the mouses name, she replies, Poppy.

How Ragweed comes to Poppys aid, and how Poppy comes to his, is the story of how their fateful friendship begins.