Mercy Watson to the Rescue
by Kate DiCamillo · Mercy Watson
A Newbery winner's warmest creation — a toast-loving pig who accidentally becomes a hero and melts even the grumpiest neighbor's heart.
Our Take
Kids enjoy this much more than parents might expect from a slim early reader — warm humor and momentum hook children while the literary craft underneath mostly serves teachers over parents.
✓ Perfect for
- • Emerging independent readers ages five to eight who love funny animal stories with heart
- • and especially kids transitioning from picture books who need short chapters
- • big illustrations
- • and a warm reading experience. Also ideal for read-aloud with younger listeners who enjoy slapstick humor and gentle suspense.
Book facts
- Format
- early reader
- ISBN
- 9780763645045
- Series
- Mercy Watson
- Illustration
- fully_illustrated
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