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Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Mercy Watson Series
By: Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
Paperback | 22 December 2009
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To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig — she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! As the bed and its occupants slowly sink through the floor, Mercy escapes in a flash — "to alert the fire department," her owners assure themselves. But could Mercy possibly have another emergency in mind — like a sudden craving for their neighbors' sugar cookies? Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson — an ebullient new character for early chapter-book readers in a series that's destined to be a classic.
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
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Appropriate as both a picture book and a beginning reader, this joyful story combines familiar elements with a raucous telling that lets readers in on the joke.
--Booklist, starred review
DiCamillo employs enough creative word choices to elevate the story beyond the controlled vocabulary of a first reader, yet the short chapters, large font, double spacing, and easygoing narrative make it approachable for transitional readers.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The
Hilarity and hijinks abound.
--Kirkus Reviews
Mercy Watson, a disarmingly charming pig adopted by a loving human family, makes her debut in this new series of chapter books for beginning readers.
--School Library Journal
Featured/recommended
--St. Paul Pioneer Press
DiCamillo's suspenseful yarn keeps readers turning the page, while the retro-folksy illustrations by Chris Van Dusen go for laughs and make for a gentle transition from picture books.
--FamilyFun
All heck breaks loose in this affectionate screwball take on bringing up baby.
--Parenting
This fast-paced tale features a pig named Mercy, a problem neighbor, and piles of buttered toast.
--People Magazine
Short and peppy chapters for reading or read-alouds.
--Chicago Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. Watson live in a charmingly retro world with their adorable pet pig.
--Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
DiCamillo's tightly woven, outlandish story shows she's a pro at making readers laugh.
--Pittsburgh Post Gazette
With its straightforward story line, repeated text and hilarious illustrations, this new series should delight young readers.
--Book Page
An ebullient new character for early chapter-book readers in a series that's destined to be a classic.
--Midwest Book Review
Porcine merriment.
--Star Tribune
A beguiling blend of slapstick and whimsy.
--Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award
ISBN: 9780763645045
ISBN-10: 0763645044
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: CANDLEWICK BOOKS
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 21 x 15 x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.23
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