| No creature is allowed to stray from their home unless they ask the permission of Mr. Ocax, a great horned owl. One night, a young deer mouse called Poppy and her boyfriend Ragweed go dancing on Bannock Hill without permission. Then Ragweeed gets eaten by Mr. Ocax. Poppy narrowly escapes the needle sharp talons of the vicious Mr. Ocax. Then when it is time to ask permission to move, Poppy is chosen and she notices that when she mentions "New House" Mr. Ocax immediately says no. Then she decides to investigate further and goes to New House. On her way, she meets a cranky old porcupine and they become friends. Then, she finds out the truth about New House and has a struggle to the death with Mr. Ocax. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - humorous Time/era of story - 2000+ (Present Day) Animal story Yes Kind of animal: Is this an adult or child's book? - Age 11-14 Animal talks/thinks aloud? Yes Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main character: Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - below average Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 () Forest? Yes Farm/Ranch? Yes Farm/Ranch: - farm Misc setting Writing Style Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |
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