Author: Avi
Summary: The reluctant hero of this fantasy, Perloo, is a mild-mannered, shy, reclusive member of the Montmer tribe — animals that are a cross between jackrabbits, prairie dogs, and humans. Dragged unwillingly from his comfortable mountain burrow by his friend Lucabara and brought to the tribe's headquarters, Perloo is astonished to learn that he has been selected to become the new "granter," or leader, of the Montmers. Hair-raising adventures ensue as Perloo finds himself involved in a power-struggle with the villainous Berwig the Big, the jealous son of the former granter, Jolaine, who feels that the title should rightly be his. Escaping from the burrow, Perloo is captured by the Felbarts, a tribe of fox-like creatures against whom Berwig is planning to start a war. When Perloo is forced into the role of leader and peace-maker between the tribes, his qualities of modesty, honesty, and integrity eventually win through, but his biggest decision comes at the end of the novel when he must choose how to handle his new-found responsibilities while remaining true to himself.
My Take: A wonderful book, well-written, as all Avi books I've read have been. What would you do if lead was given to you and don't want it but if you don't take it, evil will triumph?
Good over evil. A must read for all kids 9-12, or even younger. I highly recommend this book!
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