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Zusatztext Youngsters are sure to delight in the exploits of this butter-loving pig! savoring DiCamillo’s ‘wonky in the extreme’ text and Van Dusen’s energetic! innocent art. —School Library Journal It’s truly satisfying to step into the flamboyant world of Mercy Watson and give oneself to the latest adventure. —Yellow Brick Road Informationen zum Autor Kate DiCamillo; Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen Klappentext "Youngsters are sure to delight in the exploits of this butter-loving pig, savoring the 'wonky in the extreme' text and energetic, innocent art." -School Library Journal Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the drive-in. But not the Watsons, who think the movie's title, When Pigs Fly, is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the scent of real butter from the theater's Bottomless Buckets of popcorn. As they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts up her snout and becomes a pig on a mission, leading a delirious chase that's trailed by hapless rescuers reunited from Mercy's earlier adventures. Zusammenfassung A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years Selection "Youngsters are sure to delight in the exploits of this butter-loving pig, savoring the ‘wonky in the extreme’ text and energetic, innocent art." — School Library Journal Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the drive-in. But not the Watsons, who think the movie’s title, When Pigs Fly, is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the scent of real butter from the theater’s Bottomless Buckets of popcorn. As they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts up her snout and becomes a pig on a mission, leading a delirious chase that’s trailed by hapless rescuers reunited from Mercy’s earlier adventures.
About the author
Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many series for young readers, including Orris and Timble, Mercy Watson, and the Deckawoo Drive series. Her books Flora & Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis.
Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Circus Ship and Big Truck, Little Island, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine.
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Youngsters are sure to delight in the exploits of this butter-loving pig, savoring DiCamillo s wonky in the extreme text and Van Dusen s energetic, innocent art.
School Library Journal
It s truly satisfying to step into the flamboyant world of Mercy Watson and give oneself to the latest adventure.
Yellow Brick Road
