{"product_id":"violet-and-jobie-in-the-wild-9780062499707","title":"Violet and Jobie in the Wild","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A gem of a story. \"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A marvelous heroic journey. \"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A narrative centering family bonds and new experiences. \"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewbery 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 \u003cem\u003eSkunk and Badger\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNuts to You\u003c\/em\u003e, and classic animal stories such as \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e. This thrilling--and funny!--animal adventure explores themes of friendship, family, bravery, and the meaning of home. \u003cem\u003eViolet \u0026amp; Jobie in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrother 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short, generously illustrated novel is packed with action, humor, heart, friendship, and surprises. Award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins's \u003cem\u003eViolet \u0026amp; Jobie in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e will resonate with readers who love books about animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lynne Rae Perkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/26\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062499707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e516488 \/ Violet and Jobie in the Wild\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerkins, Lynne Rae:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLynne Rae Perkins\u003c\/strong\u003e was awarded the Newbery Medal for \u003cem\u003eCriss Cross\u003c\/em\u003e. She is the author of five other novels--\u003cem\u003eAll Alone in the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAs Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNuts to You\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSecret Sisters of the Salty Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eViolet and Jobie in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including \u003cem\u003eFrank and Lucky Get Schooled\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Broken Cat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSnow Music\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePictures from Our Vacation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Cardboard Piano\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWintercake\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Museum of Everything\u003c\/em\u003e. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. Visit her online at lynnerae.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43048331542643,"sku":"9.78006E+12","price":11.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_cbbffa30-fc10-48e0-859e-1c0b9abd319f.jpg?v=1746880983","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/violet-and-jobie-in-the-wild-9780062499707","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}