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.
