{"product_id":"mercy-watson-something-wonky-this-way-comes-a-funny-and-heartwarming-chapter-book-about-a-lovable-toast-eating-pig-perfect-for-early-readers-and-kate-dicamillo-hardcover","title":"Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes: (A Funny and Heartwarming Chapter Book about a Lovable, Toast-Eating Pig - Perfect for Early Readers and -- Kate DiCamillo, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe porcine wonder is off to the drive-in -- and driven to follow that buttery smell -- in a comic crescendo that reunites a familiar cast of characters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome may find it wonky to take a pig to the movies. But not Mr. and Mrs. Watson, who think the title of the film\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the fact that the drive-in proudly serves real butter on its Bottomless Bucket of popcorn. So when they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts her snout and becomes a pig on a mission - for what is more heavenly than being hot on the trail of a true butter smell? Masterful slapstick director Kate DiCamillo sends Mercy on a delirious chase, followed by a trail of hapless rescuers that fans will recognize from prior episodes. And Chris Van Dusen's comic retro illustrations perfectly capture a nostalgic pastime - along with the newest antics of a charmingly single-minded pig.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kate DiCamillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 6.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780763636449\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e131446 \/ Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Cybils - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2009 pg. 73\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2010 pg. 58 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate DiCamillo\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the first five stories starring Mercy Watson. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich won the Newbery Medal; \u003ci\u003eBecause of Winn-Dixie, \u003c\/i\u003e which received a Newbery Honor; \u003ci\u003eThe Tiger Rising, \u003c\/i\u003ea National Book Award Finalist; \u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, \u003c\/i\u003e winner of a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book \u003c\/i\u003eAward; and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling picture book \u003ci\u003eGreat Joy\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Minneapolis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Van Dusen\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated all the books in the Mercy Watson series. He is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eDown to the Sea with Mr. Magee, A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIf I Built a Car. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in Camden, Maine.","brand":"Kate DiCamillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49832400257252,"sku":"9780763636449","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780763636449.jpg?v=1789027290","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/mercy-watson-something-wonky-this-way-comes-a-funny-and-heartwarming-chapter-book-about-a-lovable-toast-eating-pig-perfect-for-early-readers-and-kate-dicamillo-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}