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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
The Mercy Watson Series : Book 2
By: Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
Paperback | 22 December 2009
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Mr. and Mrs. Watson's porcine wonder, Mercy, loves nothing more than a ride in the car. It takes a fair amount of nudging and bribing and a "You are such a good sport, darling" to get the portly pig out of the driver's seat, but once the convertible is on the road, Mercy loves the feel of the wind tickling her ears and the sun on her snout. One day the Watsons' motoring ritual takes an unexpected turn, however, when their elderly neighbor Baby Lincoln pops up in the backseat in hopes of some "folly and adventure" — and in the chaos that ensues, an exuberant Mercy ends up behind the wheel! Soon there's a policeman on her tail, a struggle for the brake, and a blissfully airborne Mercy. Of course, it's nothing that an extra helping of buttered toast can't fix!
About the Author
Kate DiCamillo has a great talent for presenting some of life’s most sensitive questions to young readers. Her characters struggle with tough issues -- abandonment, death in the family, making new friends, forgiveness -- but with a sense of humor and honesty that carries her audience beyond this struggle, and toward inspiration.
Industry Reviews
--SLJ's Curriculum Connections
The rich vocabulary of the text, the retro look of the illustrations (including the pink 1959 Cadillac they drive), and the sheer fun of the tale will delight young children.
--Childhood Education
Fans of Mercy Watson will be happy to hear Kate DiCamillo has a new book in her series.
--Detroit Free Press
The story is funny and the art is even funnier.
--Advocate, The (Baton Rouge)
DiCamillo underscores her incredible range with another Mercy Watson book, as silly and satisfying as the first.
--San Francisco Chronicle
Certain to surprise and delight young readers.
--Working Mother Magazine
Van Dusen's larger-than-life characters and retro sensibility extend the dry humor of the situation, and his shiny, rainbow-bright gouache art shoots the energy, especially Mercy's, right off the page. Great for emergent readers.
--Booklist
The second installment in the 'Mercy Watson' series, this choice is certain to produce lots of smiles and laughter.
--Syndicated Column - Kendal Rautzhan
A fresh, fun-filled must-have for those looking to spiff up beginning-chapter-book collections.
--School Library Journal
A spirited outing. . . . Chris Van Dusen's spirited illustrations add to the unbridled fun.
--Sacramento Bee
ISBN: 9780763645052
ISBN-10: 0763645052
Series: Mercy Watson
Published: 22nd December 2009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 80
Audience: Children
For Ages: 5 - 8 years old
For Grades: 1 - 4
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 16.5 x 0.5
Weight (kg): 0.23
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