Miss Doofey Opossum is an epic poem, written, designed and illustrated by the author, Anne Boykin. The story is true and tells about the life of an orphaned baby opossum rescued by the author's brother and his best friend. The baby was given to the author's children to raise with the hopes of releasing the opossum back into the wild. The charming and colorful illustrations help to tell Miss Doofey's story, as do the photographs of Miss Doofey. Technical information on opossums and their necessary value in our ecosystem follows after the poem. This book will delight a young audience and parents, as well.