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Mercy Watson Is Missing! - (Tales from Deckawoo Drive) by Kate DiCamillo (Hardcover)
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Every favorite 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 the pig goes 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 neighbor 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 neighborhood 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 color, 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.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.Dimensions (Overall): 7.94 (H) x 5.38 (W)
Weight: 1.25
Suggested Age: 6-9 Years
Number of Pages: 176
Series Title: Tales from Deckawoo Drive
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Language: English
Street Date: December 5, 2023
TCIN: 88767474
UPC: 9781536210231
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-3156
Origin: Made in the USA
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Mercy, the favorite pig and family member of Mr. and Mrs. Watson, is missing, and they are beside themselves with worry. The longer she is gone, the more people join the hunt to find her. For one, there is the clueless Private Investigator, Percival Smidgely, hired by the Watsons. Stella and Horace also search while riding the horse, Maybelline. The small cowboy, Leroy Ninker, joins them with his rope hoping to lasso Mercy, and bring her home. "Missing" posters with her description are hung all over town. As Mercy leads everyone on a merry chase, we see she gets into some predicaments of her own. She is chased by two guys who would like to have her for a barbeque, with her being the main course. But have no fear, the ending is happy. The new Butter Barrel candy factory also plays a hilarious role in Mercy’s disappearance. Lots of fun things happen throughout the tale. Investigator Smidgely tries to track her down, but passes up information that would have made him the hero. Louella, the detective’s girlfriend, is part of the story due to her love of sandwiches with toasted bread. Giggles will abound when reading the antics of both Mercy and the people looking for her in this cute chapter book. There are great illustrations, many that are in color, that make the story even funnier. This is supposed to be the series finale, if so, they are going out with a bang, this book is great. I highly recommend this five-star story to children five through ten years old. They will love it, and so will you! Thank you, Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.