Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins introduces Violet and Jobie,
two house mice exiled to the wilderness, in an exceptional
read-aloud and read-alone for fans of Skunk and Badger,Nuts to You,
and classic animal stories such as Stuart Little. This
thrilling-and funny!-animal adventure explores themes of
friendship, family, bravery, and the meaning of home. Violet &
Jobie in the Wild is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by
the author. Brother and sister mice Violet and Jobie live a cozy
and comfortable life in a humans' house, where food is plentiful
and the television is good. In fact, Violet, tucked safely behind a
book in the bookcase, loves to watch nature programs along with the
young boy of the family. The boy's mother, however, isn't the
biggest fan of mice. When Violet and Jobie are caught in a trap,
the young boy pleads with his mother to release them, and she
agrees. Now Violet and Jobie find themselves in tall grasses, under
tall trees, surrounded by all kinds of unfamiliar scents and sounds
and creatures. In short, they find themselves in the wild. How will
they survive? This short, generously illustrated novel is packed
with action, humor, heart, friendship, and surprises. Award-winning
author Lynne Rae Perkins's Violet & Jobie in the Wild will
resonate with readers who love books about animals.
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