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The Tiger Rising 78 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2002
Quality Literature
I started off by reading this little jewel to my second grade daughter. Before long, I found myself reading this by myself until the very end. I simply could not put it down! The next day I purchased book group copies for my eighth grade classroom. Di Camillo's writing is eloquent and engaging and her characters leap off the page as you find yourself pulled into their struggles. The Tiger ...
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 219 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2007
Charming, heart breaking, and beautiful...
I just put this book down. It was absolutely beautiful.
I warn you, though, this story is probably not for the sensitive (as demonstrated by the negative responses). Still, I think this is an important story for the overindulged, entitled generations that we are raising. It is about love, and appreciation, and loss, and need. The characters are very real and have qualities in people that we ...
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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread (Tale of ...365 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2003
Teachers, This is a must for your classroom this year.
Since Disney is planning to have this book come out as a movie in December, it is the perfect time to read this book in class. Then the class could go on a field trip to see the movie for a Christmas treat.
I love how the book talks to the "reader" and teaches vocabulary while telling the story. Great for schools.
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Because of Winn-Dixie742 reviews
Kate DiCamillo
Candlewick, 2001
Because of Winn Dixie
This is an excellent book to be read to prereaders and for early readers on up to adults. Ms Dicamillo has another book 'The Tales of Desperaux' that is fantastic and will be a full length animated feature motion picture being released on December 19th.
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Tale of Despereaux1 review
Kate DiCamillo
Scholastic, 2003
A students review of Tale of Despereaux
Do you know what happens when a mouse falls in love? Well, this little mouse named Despereaux (Des-per-roe) gets into some troubles! Despereaux is a sweet little mouse, born with big ears. One day, he finds the king of the kingdom he lives in singing to the beautiful princess of the kingdom. Well, the number one rule for these mice is to never let humans see you! Still, Despereaux went closer ...
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Great Joy15 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2007
Wonderful addition to my library
I purchased Greatest Joy for my small rural library and it was received with rave reviews from my patrons. It is a fast read and the illustrations are beautiful. The children loved it.
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Because of Winn-Dixie6 reviews
KATE DICAMILLO
Scholastic, 2000
A great book that everyone can relate too!
Because of Winn Dixie is one of the best books I have ever read. I can relate to the characters in this story. The story is about a girl who moves to Naomi, Florida with her father who is a preacher. The girl's name is Opal and she makes a trustworthy friend at the Winn Dixie supermarket. Her friend is a stray dog who smiles showing all of his teeth and she decides to name him Winn Dixie.
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Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise (Mercy Watson) 11 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2007
Mercey Watson - Pig Extraordinaire
There are 4 or 5 books in the Mercy Watson series now, all wonderful. My girls, 5 and 3, want me to read them to them every night. You can't go wrong.
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Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig (Mercy Watson)
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2008
Can Mercy Watson outwit . . . Animal Control? The porcine wonder’s on the lam in her latest tongue-in-snout adventure! Eugenia and Baby Lincoln may live next door to a pig, but that doesn’t stop them from living a gracious life. And the amiable Mercy Watson is equally determined to follow the delightful scent (and delicious taste) of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors are planting to beautify their yard. "Where have all the ...
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Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken
Kate Dicamillo
Joanna Cotler, 2008
She longed for adventure. So she left her home and ventured out into the wide world. The pleasures and perils she met proved plentiful: marauding pirates on the majestic seas, a ferocious lion under the bright lights of the big top, a mysterious stranger in an exotic and bustling bazaar. Yet in the face of such daunting danger, our heroine . . . She was brave. She was fearless. She was feathered. She was a chicken. A ...
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The Tale of Despereaux Student Packet Grades 5-6
Kate DiCamillo
Novel Units Inc., 2004
Student packet for learning about Kate DiCamillo's "The Tale of Despereaux", for grades 5 - 6.
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Mercy Watson Fights Crime (Mercy Watson)10 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2006
Kids Love Mercy
My four boys love these books about Mercy the pig. They make a great first chapter book for readers too. They now ask for toast with a great deal of butter at breakfast time.
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Mercy Watson Princess Plush (Mercy Watson)
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2008
Have Mercy! Who could resist adopting the porcine wonder? Ever happy to be pampered, Mercy Watson — star of Kate DiCamillo's beguiling NEW YORK TIMES best-selling series — is now available in adorable soft plush, and more than ready to snuffle into the hearts of loyal fans and new friends alike.
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Mercy Watson)18 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2005
Great beginning chapter book
My niece was not inspired by any chapter books. The clerk at a local bookstore recommended this series and BAM!--the niece was hooked. My only question is: can Kate DiCamillo write these fast enough to satisfy a book-hungry seven-year-old?
This is also a great book to read out loud. The characters and humor jump off the page, even when a non-actor such as myself attempts to "do voices."
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Because of Winn-Dixie Plush Dog (Because of Winn-Dixie)4 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2005
Winn Dixie -- Soft and Cuddley
My son adores his new Winn Dixie dog. It has become his new can't-sleep-without-it animal. He loved the movie and this dog is extra soft and adorable
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Despereaux (Spanish Edition)2 reviews
Kate DiCamillo
Lectorum Publications, 2006
Despereaux
This is an absolute must have for any book lover's library!
I read it in a few short hours! I couldn't put it down.
My 14 yr. old son read it and concluded with the same opinion.
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Despereaux / The Tale of Despereaux 2 reviews
Kate DiCamillo
Lectorum Publications, 2004
Tale of Desperaux
Book was in good shape although one of the face pages had been removed and this was not advertised that I recall.
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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride7 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick Press, 2006
Jennifer Flamingo's Review
This is the story about Mercy (a pig), Mrs. Watson, Mr. Watson, Baby Lincoln, Eugenia Lincoln, and a Police Officer. In the beginning of the story we learned that Mercy wants to drive. Mr. Watson and Mercy go for a ride every Saturday in Mr. Watson's pink convertible. Every Saturday Mercy wants to drive the car but Mr. Watson says no. Mr. Watson gets distracted and Mercy jumps on Mr. Watson's ...
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Mercy Watson: Three-Treat Collection: Slipcased Gift Set (Mercy Watson)3 reviews
Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2007
This is a great set for 4+ year olds
Very cute set of stories about a couple who have a "pet" pig named Mercy who they treat like their child. Great illustrations and fun story line. My 4-1/2 year old son just got these for Christmas and loves them. The illustrator has done some other books that are excellent ("If I Built a Car") which I also highly recommend. This gift set is hard back and of very nice quality.
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