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Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise
(Mercy Watson #4)
Author
Illustrator
Chris Van Dusen
Publication Date
July 10, 2007
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / 2nd − 3rd
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Description
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.
Publication date
July 10, 2007
Classification
Fiction
Page Count
-
ISBN-13
9780763630140
Lexile Measure
510
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Series
Mercy Watson
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV017030 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween
JUV017030 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween
Library of Congress categories
Humorous stories
Pigs
Swine
Halloween
Watson, Mercy (Fictitious character)
Pigs
Swine
Halloween
Watson, Mercy (Fictitious character)
None
... young readers will clamor for more adventures with this irrepressible retro pig and her lovable family.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2 Halloween was made for carefree Mercy Watson. Treats, especially butter treats, hold a special attraction for the piggy "princess." Reluctant at first to try on the tight-fitting dress and tiara that Mrs. Watson picks out for her, the curly-tailed pet eventually decides that the treats might make up for her discomfort. Van Dusen's beaming, wide-eyed Watsons travel with Mercy through the neighborhood in a series of action-filled cartoons in gouache art that view the evening's goings-on from a variety of perspectives. However, wherever Mercy goes, trouble seems to followespecially at the home of the Lincoln sisters. Eugenia Lincoln's intimidation of Mercy and the princess's flying pursuit of their cat perfectly capture the text. This is an adventure to grab the attention of both Mercy fans and readers new to her escapades. - Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX
Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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; The Tiger Rising, which was named a National Book Award Finalist; and the Mercy Watson stories. Bagram Ibatoulline graduated from the State Academic Institute of Arts in Moscow and has illustrated numerous picture books, including The Nightingale and Hana in the Time of Tulips. Born in Russia, he now lives in New Jersey, USA.
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