The fifth book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medal–winning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medal–winning artist Brian Floca, is available as an ebook for the first time! 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. Can Poppy save her family and reconnect with her son, especially with his skunk best friend and a grumpy porcupine along for the ride? Unlikely Friendship: A rebellious mouse son and his skunk best friend, Mephitis, prove that family isn’t just about who you’re related to. Coming of Age: On a long journey far from home, Junior discovers his mother was once a kid too—and a famous hero at that. Grumpy But Lovable Sidekick: Get ready for more hilarious, food-themed outbursts from Ereth, the cantankerous porcupine with a heart of gold who shows up just when he’s needed most. A Heartwarming Quest: Poppy must travel across the familiar dangers of Dimwood Forest to save Gray House, the family home she left long ago.
