Then, through Poppy's memories, we learn about Ragweed's role in Poppy's life.

Unlike other children's books I've read, this book is not written chronologically. His death, and another that occurs (somewhat graphically) later in the book - along with the fact that there is talk about one individual being 'sacrificed' (literally) for the good of the group - made me think that perhaps this series is better suited for older kids, maybe in grades 2 or 3 through 5. Having spent an entire book getting to know Ragweed, I was seriously disappointed when he met an unceremonious end at the very beginning of this book. I did enjoy it, and I will probably read the next book in the series, but somehow, I just don't see myself going out of my way to recommend this series to others. Somehow, though, the book stopped short of endearing itself to me. Ocax, an owl who rules over the mice, forbids it, and Poppy goes on an expedition to New House to figure out what Mr. Poppy (a mouse) and her family want to move from Gray House to New House. On the plus side, each character is skillfully drawn with clear personalities. Overall, I just found this book to be less satisfying than Ragweed. Beautiful descriptions in the forest and ongoing excitement, Poppy does not disappoint. What did she find there? Well, if I said.where would the adventure be in that?Īn adventure of Epic proportions (especially for a deer mouse), Poppy will leave you with a new perspective on the potential for courage,hope and love. Her adventure takes her to the other side of the forest and across a bridge to a more recent dwelling place of humans. In order to discover what it is, Poppy leaves her family to go see New House. Ocax's refusal towards her father's request for their family to move. She believes there is another reason for Mr. Ragweed never believed it for a moment, and now Poppy doesn't either. All the mice believe this statement to be true. Ocax calls himself the king of Dimwood Forest. Ocax, her family is denied permission to move into a second dwelling outside of Mr. Because she and Ragweed broke some stupid rules laid down by Mr. Ocax on the night he proposed to Poppy.he was actually about to receive her answer when he became Mr. She loves deeply and grieves extensively for her boyfriend Ragweed who was sadly eaten by Mr. She is small, scared and mistaught all her life. Not my favorite, but still one of the best I've encountered in my many years of reading. Ocax is a great-horned owl that I can't really say I like. I usually love owls, they are majestic and brave and wise.I can't really say the same for the antagonist in this lovely tale.

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