Violet and Jobie in the Wild, Lynne Rae Perkins
Violet and Jobie in the Wild, Lynne Rae Perkins
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Violet and Jobie in the Wild

Author: Lynne Rae Perkins

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Unabridged: 3 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/13/2022


Synopsis

“A gem of a story. ”—Booklist (starred review)“A marvelous heroic journey. ”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A narrative centering family bonds and new experiences. ”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)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 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.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.

About Lynne Rae Perkins

Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of five other novels—All Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea, and Violet and Jobie in the Wild. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled, The Broken Cat, Snow Music, Pictures from Our Vacation, The Cardboard Piano, Wintercake, and The Museum of Everything. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. Visit her online at lynnerae.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Leonard on October 02, 2022

I like it when you think you’ve figured out what you’re reading, just a pleasant, standard-issue, well-written cute animal book, and then from this modest beginning the book doesn’t twist but grows into a little bit more. Also many books these days try to message to children about seeing the world t......more

Goodreads review by Richie on August 25, 2022

Richie’s Picks: VIOLET AND JOBIE IN THE WILD by Lynne Rae Perkins, HarperCollins/Greenwillow, September 2022, 240p., ISBN: 978-0-06-249969-1 “I think mice are rather nice; Their tails are long, their faces small; They haven’t any chins at all. Their ears are pink, their teeth are white, They run about th......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on January 25, 2024

I read this book with my mom and absolutely enjoyed it. It’s very well written and I loved how the author made the story and emotions from the perspective of mice.......more

Goodreads review by Becky on October 05, 2022

First sentence: The SNAP! of the cheese game was frightening if you weren’t expecting it. Or even if you were. Violet and Jobie stuffed tissue into their ears. Together they lifted the snapping pole, then moved into their assigned places: Jobie crouching in front, Violet reaching up behind him. Premi......more

Goodreads review by Annie on February 04, 2023

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader. Violet and Jobie in the Wild is a well written illustrated adventure story for middle grade readers by Lynne Rae Perkins. Released 30th Nov 2022 by HarperCollins on their Children's imprint, it's 240 pages and is available in hardcover, ebook, and audi......more