Violet and Jobie in the Wild

<p><strong>A gem of a story. --<em>Booklist</em> (starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>A marvelous heroic journey. --<em>Kirkus Reviews </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>A narrative centering family bonds and new experiences. --<em>Publishers Weekly </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>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 <em>Skunk and Badger</em> <em>Nuts to You</em> and classic animal stories such as <em>Stuart Little</em>. This thrilling--and funny!--animal adventure explores themes of friendship family bravery and the meaning of home. <em>Violet & Jobie in the Wild</em> is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author.</strong></p><p>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 both educational and entertaining. 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.</p><p>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?</p><p>This short generously illustrated novel is packed with action humor heart friendship and surprises. Award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins's <em>Violet & Jobie in the Wild</em> will resonate with readers who love books about animals.</p>