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Poppy and Rye

Avi (1998)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesPoppy #2
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads3.94

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbandonmentAnimal Harm

Synopsis

When their home next to a brook is destroyed by beavers, a large family of golden mice is aided by Poppy the deer mouse and her grumpy porcupine friend, who in the process forges a relationship with the son he had abandoned.

Is Poppy and Rye appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

Parents should know this is a gentle animal adventure about helping displaced mice find a new home and a porcupine reconnecting with his abandoned son. Contains mild peril typical of animal fantasy but is appropriate for young readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment and animal harm.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following brave mice and a grumpy porcupine on an adventure to solve a housing crisis caused by beavers.

Tags

Animal FantasyMiddle Grade AdventureEnvironmental Fiction