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wintermote's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It was fine. Nothing exceptionally noteworthy. I would’ve rated it lower but I did laugh out loud once.
lizaroo71's review
4.0
my daughter and i read this last night. she loved it! dicamillo is one of my favorite ya/children's authors. she really knows how to speak to the minds of young children.
in this selection, mercy is dressed on halloween as a princess. but all she really wants to get as a treat is toast!
in this selection, mercy is dressed on halloween as a princess. but all she really wants to get as a treat is toast!
mrskendallreads's review
5.0
If only you knew how many times I have tried to get a child to read Mercy Watson: A Princess in Disguise. I bought it last year for the library--using my own money--because it looked like a colorful, fun, beginner chapter book. It didn't hurt that Kate DiCamillo was the author! I was sure the kids were going to love it.
Fail.
For a year it sat on the shelf collecting dust.
Then, as luck would have it, I forgot until minutes beforehand that I was supposed to read to the 1st grade for 30 minutes. I quickly skimmed Goodreads, Pinterest, and the internet at large for good read-alouds. I didn't have my copy of The Read-Aloud Handbook with me, or I would have gone with a Trelease recommendation.
I couldn't find my copy of Pipi Longstocking, and by that point I was sweating bullets. I was tearing apart a particularly disorganized shelf when I found Mercy Watson. Done and done, even though I grimaced at the word princess in the title. Some boys in 1st grade love princesses, and some boys vocally oppose even the suggestion of pink. Ugh. Drama in the afternoon = my favorite.
Luck was on my side. There was not one complaint when I read the title out loud, thereby eliminating my twice monthly lecture entitled: There are No Boy Books or Girl Books, Only BOOKS.
The 1st grade loved Mercy Watson: A Princess in Disguise. I pwned rug time.
Of course, it helps that I have no shame when it comes to voices, faces, and contorting my body into positions I didn't think possible in an effort to keep attention during reading time.
I asked the kids later that day if they liked the book. They all said yes. One girl, a girl who poo-pooed the book not two months ago, said it was her new favorite book. I wanted to beat my chest and cry out I told you so!
*Buy the hardcovers, if you can. The construction is very good.
Fail.
For a year it sat on the shelf collecting dust.
Then, as luck would have it, I forgot until minutes beforehand that I was supposed to read to the 1st grade for 30 minutes. I quickly skimmed Goodreads, Pinterest, and the internet at large for good read-alouds. I didn't have my copy of The Read-Aloud Handbook with me, or I would have gone with a Trelease recommendation.
I couldn't find my copy of Pipi Longstocking, and by that point I was sweating bullets. I was tearing apart a particularly disorganized shelf when I found Mercy Watson. Done and done, even though I grimaced at the word princess in the title. Some boys in 1st grade love princesses, and some boys vocally oppose even the suggestion of pink. Ugh. Drama in the afternoon = my favorite.
Luck was on my side. There was not one complaint when I read the title out loud, thereby eliminating my twice monthly lecture entitled: There are No Boy Books or Girl Books, Only BOOKS.
The 1st grade loved Mercy Watson: A Princess in Disguise. I pwned rug time.
Of course, it helps that I have no shame when it comes to voices, faces, and contorting my body into positions I didn't think possible in an effort to keep attention during reading time.
I asked the kids later that day if they liked the book. They all said yes. One girl, a girl who poo-pooed the book not two months ago, said it was her new favorite book. I wanted to beat my chest and cry out I told you so!
*Buy the hardcovers, if you can. The construction is very good.
feminist_mayhem's review
4.0
Hilarious series that my kids want to read over & over. Great for a starter for chapter books as there aren't too many sentences on a single page and plenty of bright illustrations. Fun/ adventurous story line. I wish there were more of these!
ljpatton's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
abigailsue's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
acdhamija's review
4.0
Part of the Mercy Watson series. Mrs. and Mrs. Watson think their darling spoiled pet pig Mercy should be a “porcine princess” this Halloween. Mercy disagrees, and dons her pink tutu and tiara only when she is promised treats from everyone in the neighborhood. On Halloween night, hilarity ensues as Mercy chases the neighbor’s cat General Washington up a tree, ending in a call the fire department and piles of buttered toast which make up for Mercy’s uncomfortable dress. Chris Van Dusen’s richly-colored and expressive artwork is interspersed throughout, adding loads of personality and excitement to Mercy’s escapades. The illustrations also compliment the text well and help communicate the plot and mood of the characters to new readers without being distracting. Mercy’s infectious energy will appeal to a wide audience but will particularly delight animal lovers. Recommended. Ages 6-8.
avwbr's review
2.0
Very repetitive, but good story line for young children. Very good beginner chapter book.