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Poppy and Rye
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
Poppy and Rye
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Avi
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Illustrated by Brian Floca
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:182 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 146 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780380976386
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| Audience | | Children / Juvenile | | Primary | |
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| Illustrations |
illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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| Imprint |
Avon Books
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| Publication Date |
31 December 1998 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Heartbroken over the death of her beloved Ragweed, Poppy, a deer mouse, is determined to make the journey west to bring the sad news to his family. Traveling along is her best friend Ereth, the prickly porcupine who is forever spouting inventive - and hilarious - insults.
Reviews"Newbery Honor author Avi truns out another winner...This fantasy is well-nigh irresistible.""-- Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)""This exciting story is richly visual, subtly humorous, and skillfully laden with natural history lessons...A thoroughly enjoyable book.""-- School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)""A good, old-fashioned story with an exciting plot...will please readers on many levels. An excellent choice for reading alone or reading aloud.""--Booklist (*Starred Review*)"
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