Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise (Mercy Watson #4)
by Kate DiCamillo (Author) Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
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.
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... 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.
Review quotes
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.com
Kate DiCamillo's porcine heroine returns...once again all's well that ends with buttered toast.
—Publishers Weekly
The humorous tone and simple sentences will appeal to young readers, as will Chris Van Dusen's energetic gouache paintings.
—Washington Parent
How can you go wrong with a pig in a pink tutu and tiara?
—San Francisco Chronicle
There's a lot of silly fun in store for readers.
—Journal Inquirer
Learning-to-read kids will appreciate Chris Van Dusen's dynamic illustrations that are interspersed throughout the text.
—Associated Press
The brilliantly colored illustrations by Chris Van Dusen pack a comical punch.
—Scripps-Howard
The hilarious colored paintings, packed with action and emotion, add momentum to the pandemonium in this perfect beginning chapter book for second-graders.
—Chicago Sun-Times
An irresistible reading romp with lightning-fast action and sparkling slapstick illustrations.
—Curriculum Connection
JUV017030 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween
Pigs
Swine
Halloween
Watson, Mercy (Fictitious character)
