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Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes by Kate DiCamillo

Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes

By Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

By Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

By Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

By Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

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Feb 08, 2011 | ISBN 9780763652326 | 6-9 years

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    About Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes

    “Youngsters are sure to delight in the exploits of this butter-loving pig, savoring the ‘wonky in the extreme’ text and energetic, innocent art.” —School Library Journal

    Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the drive-in. But not the Watsons, who think the movie’s title, When Pigs Fly, is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the scent of real butter from the theater’s Bottomless Buckets of popcorn. As they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts up her snout and becomes a pig on a mission, leading a delirious chase that’s trailed by hapless rescuers reunited from Mercy’s earlier adventures.

    About Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes

    The porcine wonder is off to the drive-in — and driven to follow that buttery smell — in a comic crescendo that reunites a familiar cast of characters.

    Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the movies. But not Mr. and Mrs. Watson, who think the title of the film is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the fact that the drive-in proudly serves real butter on its Bottomless Bucket of popcorn. So when they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts her snout and becomes a pig on a mission – for what is more heavenly than being hot on the trail of a true butter smell? Masterful slapstick director Kate DiCamillo sends Mercy on a delirious chase, followed by a trail of hapless rescuers that fans will recognize from prior episodes. And Chris Van Dusen’s comic retro illustrations perfectly capture a nostalgic pastime – along with the newest antics of a charmingly single-minded pig.

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    About Kate DiCamillo

    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

    About Kate DiCamillo

    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

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Feb 08, 2011 | 96 Pages | 6-3/8 x 8-3/16 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780763652326

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Jul 14, 2009 | 96 Pages | 6-3/8 x 8-3/16 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780763636449

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    Praise

    Youngsters are sure to delight in the exploits of this butter-loving pig, savoring DiCamillo’s ‘wonky in the extreme’ text and Van Dusen’s energetic, innocent art.
    —School Library Journal

    It’s truly satisfying to step into the flamboyant world of Mercy Watson and give oneself to the latest adventure.
    —Yellow Brick Road

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