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Mercy Watson Is Missing!

Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven (A Funny and Heartwarming Chapter Book About a Lovable, Toast-Eating Pig - For Early Readers Ages 6-9 in Grades 1-4)
By Kate DiCamillo
Series: Tales from Mercy Watson's Deckawoo Drive
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Mercy Watson Is Missing! is a delightful children's story by Kate DiCamillo that chronicles the humorous adventures of Mercy, a lovable pig known for causing chaos. When Mercy vanishes, it throws her eccentric owners, the Watsons, into a whimsical search filled with quirky neighbourhood characters and amusing mishaps. This charming tale combines hilarity with heart, making it perfect for young readers seeking an exciting, light-hearted read.
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous adventures featuring quirky animal characters and delightful illustrations suitable for young readers. It's a fun and easy read that captures the whimsical antics of an adorable pig and her human family, making it an engaging choice for bedtime stories or early readers discovering the joy of chapter books.

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Mercy Watson Is Missing!

"Wnen Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar...Will the clever neighborhood sleuths manage to follow the trail of hoofprints and a certain overwhelmingly enticing scent and recover their porcine wonder?"-

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Every favourite character from Kate DiCamillo’s New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books makes an appearance in this extended, riotously funny series crescendo.

When Mercy Watson Is Missing!, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable, and the local police, fire, and animal control departments are no help whatsoever. Bossy neighbour Eugenia Lincoln is not quite as sad as she might be, but thankfully her sister, Baby Lincoln, has the idea to hire a private investigator.

Granted, Percival Smidgely, PI, may be more bumbler than gumshoe, but his pigeon, Polly, is there to point the way. Meanwhile, Frank and Stella Endicott and Stella’s friend Horace Broom are ready to do some investigating of their own. Will the clever neighbourhood sleuths manage to follow the trail of hoofprints—and a certain overwhelmingly enticing scent—and recover their porcine wonder?

With deftly paced narrative comedy, visual slapstick, abundant artwork in both black and white and full colour, and warm affection for their cast of characters, Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen bring us a highly satisfying, extra-special series finale that rewards loyal fans—and invites new readers to explore the stories that came before.

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Mercy Watson Is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo is praised for its clever use of language, with playful and educational vocabulary choices that engage young readers. The book's humour and quirky characters, brought to life by Van Dusen's distinctive artwork, enhance its charm. Serving as both a delightful entry and a fitting conclusion to the Mercy Watson series, it captures readers' attention from start to finish, making it a must-read for fans.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536210231

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 176

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate DiCamillo Series: Tales from Mercy Watson's Deckawoo Drive Young Adult

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and 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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