Mercy Watson

Mercy Watson

Kate DiCamillo

Mercy Watson, by Kate DiCamillo, is fun, hilarious, and full of laughs. To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig — she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! As the bed and its occupants slowly sink through the floor, Mercy escapes in a flash — "to alert the fire department," her owners assure themselves. But could Mercy possibly have another emergency in mind — like a sudden craving for their neighbors' sugar cookies?

This book is filled with such whimsy and fun that one can almost hear it humming simply touching it. I almost expect the thing to glow it was filled with such frivolity and silliness. A charming tale of a pig, Mercy, who lives with the Watson and in this story has to save her family. The art is all sunshine and smiles. I enjoyed this elementary grade book. Like usual, Kate DiCamillo is always able to make an amazing story.

Grade Level:

- Suggested: 1st-3rd

- Advanced: Kinder

- Genre: Fiction

- Key Elements: Pig

- Possible Themes:

Overall Rating: 4/5

Happy Reading!

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