Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride (Mercy Watson)
by Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
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Read in April, 2008
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Mercy Watson Fans, Chapter-Book Readers Who Like Animals Stories
The playful porcine wonder returns in this second hilarious adventure, in which she learns that pigs are not meant to drive. Young chapter-book readers will relish the return of the playful Mercy and her loving "parents," as well as next-door neighbors Eugenia and Baby Lincoln. Their parents, in turn, will enjoy some of DiCamillo's sly humor - as when Eugenia Lincoln screams "pig!" at Officer Tomilello, referring (of course) to Mercy. The reference will fly over young heads, ...more
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This series is adorable and this is my favorite of the lot. Mercy the pig is beloved by her owners who call her the "porcine wonder." Every Saturday Mr. Watson and Mercy go for a ride in his pink convertible. But Mercy really wants to drive. When the Watson's neighbor Baby Lincoln, who lives with her pig-disapproving older sister Eugenia, stows away in the back seat for the ride chaos ensues. The story and language is delightful and the retro 50's illustrations are a hoot. This i...more
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Read in March, 2007
These books are too cute! I already loved several of her books (Edward Tulane and Despereaux), and I loved "Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee" by Chris Van Dusen, who does all the art work for the Mercy Watson books, so the collaboration of the two of them was irresistible for me! I bought all of them (except the two that came out since we moved to an island with nothing but one really crappy bookstore). I'll buy the others when we get back, probably for Billie for her B-day or Christm...more
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Read in April, 2008
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beginning readers
Very cute beginning reader for kids who have mastered the easy reader and need something a little longer, but aren't quite ready for chapter books... Love the 50's retro pictures, especially the pink convertible. Mercy, the pig, and her and unflappable human "parents" are funny, as are the grumpy neighbor and her sister.
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These books certainly add to Jordan's vocabulary. We learned all about the word folly today. I think it's funny that my girls favorite character in these books isn't Mercy the pig, it's actually Baby, the old lady from next door. What great books.
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Read in January, 2008
chapter book, lower level. fun story of pig who enjoys her weekly ride but dreams of driving. has pictures. one other book--Mercy Watson to the Rescue.
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Read in March, 2008
Cute, funny, quirky beginner's chapter book. The illustrations are awesome.
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Read in May, 2008
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Children aged 4-6
Fantastic illustrations make this a wonderfully entertaining read.
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Mercy Watson and her crazy adventures are a delight to read.
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This is my personal favorite of the Mercy Watson series.
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I just didn't like it.
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