The sixth book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medal–winning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medal–winning artist Brian Floca

Has Ereth lost Poppy forever?

Poppy, a deer mouse, has spent the long winter curled up inside her tree snag home in Dimwood Forest. When the ground thaws and life returns to the woods, Poppy sets out in search of excitement. Suddenly, swooped up by Luci the bat, Poppy is flying high over the forest.

Meanwhile Poppy’s best friend, Ereth the grumbling porcupine, who was with Poppy when she vanished, is convinced that she has died. He sets out to give her the best funeral ever. Can Poppy find her way out of the bats’ cave to set Ereth straight and return home after the adventure of a lifetime?

• An Unlikely Friendship: When Poppy the deer mouse vanishes, her best friend Ereth, a grumbling porcupine, is so heartbroken he decides to give her the best funeral the forest has ever seen.
• A Brave Mouse Heroine: Far from gone, Poppy has been swept into the sky by a bat named Luci and must find her way out of a mysterious cave to get back to her friend.
• A Classic Middle Grade Read: Perfect for young readers ages 8-12 who love timeless animal stories full of heart, humor, and daring rescues.
• The Beloved Poppy Series: Continue the adventure in the sixth book of the award-winning series from Newbery Medalist Avi, a perfect read for fans and new readers alike.