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Jun 04, 2010 | ISBN 9780763649517 | 6-9 years Buy
Jul 10, 2007 | ISBN 9780763630140 | 6-9 years Buy
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Jun 04, 2010 | ISBN 9780763649517 | 6-9 years
Jul 10, 2007 | ISBN 9780763630140 | 6-9 years
“Halloween was made for carefree Mercy Watson.” — School Library JournalWhen the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween — complete with tiara — they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween “parade” of hysterical proportions? Kate DiCamillo’s beguiling pig is back in a tale full of treats, tricky turns, hijinks, and high humor.
Can visions of treats entice a porcine wonder to wear her princess costume? Hold on for some Halloween havoc, Mercy Watson-style!When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween—complete with tiara—they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions? Kate DiCamillo’s beguiling pig is back in a tale full of treats, tricky turns, hijinks, and high humor.
Kate DiCamillo is the author of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, which received the Newbery Medal; BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, which received a Newbery Honor; and THE TIGER RISING, which was named a National Book Award Finalist. She says, “Mercy Watson had… More about Kate DiCamillo
As always, the Watsons’ enthusiasm for their porcine marvel is both hysterical and heartwarming. There is something reassuring about the way they regard Mercy: She is beautiful. She is wonderful. She is adored. Which actually sums up the way I feel about Kate DiCamillo’s series.—Kidsreads.comKate DiCamillo’s porcine heroine returns…once again all’s well that ends with buttered toast.—Publishers WeeklyThe humorous tone and simple sentences will appeal to young readers, as will Chris Van Dusen’s energetic gouache paintings.—Washington ParentHow can you go wrong with a pig in a pink tutu and tiara?—San Francisco ChronicleThere’s a lot of silly fun in store for readers.—Journal InquirerLearning-to-read kids will appreciate Chris Van Dusen’s dynamic illustrations that are interspersed throughout the text.—Associated PressThe brilliantly colored illustrations by Chris Van Dusen pack a comical punch.—Scripps-HowardThe hilarious colored paintings, packed with action and emotion, add momentum to the pandemonium in this perfect beginning chapter book for second-graders.—Chicago Sun-TimesAn irresistible reading romp with lightning-fast action and sparkling slapstick illustrations.—Curriculum Connection
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