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Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo

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popgoesbitty's review against another edition

4.0

Okay everyone just stop, because I am obsessed with this series. So cute, so fun, and I'm definitely forcing my son to read all of them as soon as he's able.

therealjuliabenson's review

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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? No

4.75

michellz_dont_do_that's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kovvy's review

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4.0

Mercy Watson's porcine hijinks are always worth a read. In this book, the first in the series, Mercy gets scared at night, and so decides to go sleep with her owners, Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Being the kind people that they are (the kind of kind people who would give a pig her own bed in her own room and sing to her every night), the Watsons have no problem with this, and they all blissfully fall asleep. Unfortunately, the added weight of the pig makes the bed start to fall through the floor, and all three are jarred from their peaceful slumber. Mr. Watson tells everyone not to move, but Mercy gets hungry, and jumps off of the bed to search for some of her favorite food, toast with lots of butter on it. The Watsons, convinced that she is going to get help, cheer her on. When Mercy finds no toast waiting for her in the kitchen, she is forced to take her search for snacks elsewhere-- to the neighbors. Mercy's unconcern for the predicament her beloved owners are in and her fixation on food above all else make for a very silly story. The artwork uses rich colors, and there is a feeling of substance to it, almost as though the paintings are three-dimensional. The style, and the shininess of people's faces, brings to mind the wholesome art of the 50's. Recommended for grades 1-3.

christiana's review

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4.0

A great book to bridge the gap between readers and for real first chapter books (for real meaning magic treehouse and junie b. jones level difficulty). Cute illustrations come off a little vintagey, which I love.

nicolemhewitt's review

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5.0

This book is utterly adorable and clever! Follow the saga of Mercy the pig, hailed as a hero, even though she really just wants a snack. I absolutely love the humor in this story as Mercy's antics "save" her family from certain disaster. And the exaggerated art style serves to enhance the extended joke. Kids will be caught up in Mercy's capers and they will be giggling once they realize that Mercy is just one hungry pig!