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Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

Matthew Cordell

Friends Cornbread and Poppy enter the Small Rodents Competitive Cycling Championship Classic with very different aims. Cornbread wants to try his best and enjoy the event, while Poppy is determined to win and has prepared gear and a detailed racing strategy. During the race, mishaps leave Cornbread, Poppy, and the reigning champion Gerald near the front. A pile-up changes the situation, leaving Poppy able to continue while Gerald is hurt on the course. She must weigh her wish to win against helping another racer.

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Themes
Friendship · Kindness · Sports
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
April 2, 2024
ISBN-13
9780316508773
Language
English
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