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Poppy by Avi follows a brave mouse named Poppy who, after the death of her fiancé Ragweed, seeks to free her family from the tyrannical rule of Mr. Ocax, a great horned owl who controls the mice with fear and manipulation. Through her journey, Poppy uncovers Mr. Ocax's vulnerabilities, forms an unlikely friendship, and learns valuable lessons about heroism, fear, and challenging oppressive systems. The novel includes depictions of violence and predation.