Mercy Watson Fights Crime by Kate DiCamillo (English) Paperback Book

The Nile on eBay   Mercy Watson Fights Crime by Kate DiCamillo

The beguiling porcine wonder turns bucking bronco in order to snare a robber in this hilarious new addition to the "New York Times"-bestselling series. Full color.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

"Another rollicking addition starring the porcine wonder. . . . Will keep newly independent readers turning the pages."—School Library Journal (starred review)Leroy Ninker is a small man with a big dream: he wants to be a cowboy, but for now he's just a thief. In fact, Leroy is robbing the Watsons' kitchen right this minute But little does he know that a certain pig who loves toast with a great deal of butter is stirring from sleep. Even less could he guess that a comedy of errors will soon lead this little man on the wild and raucous rodeo ride he's always dreamed of Nosy neighbors, astonished firemen, a puzzled policeman, and the ever-doting Watsons return for a hilarious adventure.

Author Biography

Kate DiCamillo is the acclaimed author of many books for young readers, including "The Tale of Despereaux", winner of the Newbery Medal; "Because of Winn-Dixie", a Newbery Honor Book; and "The Tiger Rising", a National Book Award finalist. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Review

Mercy is back in this fun third installment of merrymaking, buttered-toast eating, and crime solving.--Kirkus Reviews The shiny, retro pictures still amuse.--Booklist Another rollicking adventure...DiCamillo has creatively woven in the elements that a good easy reader should have: repetition, simple sentence structure, and controlled vocabulary.--School Library Journal (starred review) Charming and colorful.--Dayton Daily News This silly story makes my nearly 9-year-old son laugh out loud at every reading (yes, it's been requested multiple times).--Denver Post

Review Quote

Mercy is back in this fun third installment of merrymaking, buttered-toast eating, and crime solving. Kirkus Reviews The shiny, retro pictures still amuse. Booklist Another rollicking adventureiDiCamillo has creatively woven in the elements that a good easy reader should have: repetition, simple sentence structure, and controlled vocabulary. School Library Journal (starred review) Charming and colorful. Dayton Daily News This silly story makes my nearly 9-year-old son laugh out loud at every reading (yes, it's been requested multiple times). Denver Post

Details ISBN076364952X Author Kate DiCamillo Short Title MERCY WATSON FIGHTS CRIME Publisher Candlewick Press (MA) Language English Illustrator Chris Van Dusen ISBN-10 076364952X ISBN-13 9780763649524 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Pages 70 Illustrations Yes Year 2010 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States Residence minneapolis, MN, US Audience Age 6-9 Series Mercy Watson (Hardcover) Series Number 3 Audience Children/Juvenile Publication Date 2010-06-04 AU Release Date 2010-06-04 NZ Release Date 2010-06-04 US Release Date 2010-06-04 UK Release Date 2010-06-04 We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:27419894;