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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
By Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Mercy is back in a second exciting adventure from Newbery Award-winning author Kate DiCamillo!
Mr and Mrs Watson have a pig named Mercy. Every Saturday, Mercy and Mr Watson go for a ride in Mr Watson's Cadillac convertible. But one Saturday, things take a surprising turn. And a certain someone ends up behind the wheel!
- "Van Dusen's boldly hued, tactically hyperbolic gouache paintings tap into the narrative's wry humor and joie de vivre." Publishers Weekly, starred review.
- An early chapter book ideal for emerging readers.
About the author
Kate DiCamillo is the author of "The Tale of Despereaux", which received the Newbery Medal, "Because of Winn-Dixie", which received a Newbery Honor, and "The Tiger Rising", which was named a National Book Award Finalist.
About the illustrator
Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of "Down to the Sea with Mr Magee", "A Camping Spree with Mr Magee" and "If I Built a Car".
ISBN:
9780763623326
Imprint:
Candlewick Press
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Hardback
Release Date:
April 1, 2006
Dimensions:
160 x 200mm, 80pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$24.95
New Zealand RRP:
$29.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock