' so we read this book for our book group in school for 4th grade and it was pretty good u just have to like the thing about mice cuz its like the world of mice ' - allie, The writing is full of figurative language and vocabulary worth discussing. There's suspense, a big idea (stand up for yourself, work together, explore the world). Anna loved it and would probably give it more starts. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.It had sophosticated themes subtley woven into the story (revolution, need for discovery the world, facing your fears). 'My boyfriend's eight year old daughter wanted me to read this. John McDonough gives hilarious voice to the many wonderful characters in this charming book. With new friends Clutch, a skateboarding mouse with green hair, and Blinker, a pet mouse longing for freedom, Ragweed takes a stand against F.E.A.R.Ī prequel to Avi’s award-winning Poppy and Poppy and Rye, Ragweed will delight listeners with its exciting adventure and contemporary sensibilities. Silversides wants to make sure mice know their place in the world. In Amperville, Ragweed sees things he’s never seen before-like cats! In particular, he comes face-to-face with Silversides, founder and president of F.E.A.R. So he says goodbye to his family and friends in the Woodlands and, following the advice of a friendly vole, makes his way to the big city: Amperville. Ragweed the mouse is four months old and anxious to see the world.

Ragweed by avi