Mercy Watson : princess in disguise

Format:

Book (regular print)

Title:

Mercy Watson : princess in disguise

Author:

DiCamillo, Kate author

ISBN:

9780763630140

9780763649517

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2007.

Physical Description:

70 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm

Series title(s):

Mercy Watson ;

Number in series:

NO. 4.

Summary:

Persuaded by the word "treating" to dress up as a princess for Halloween, Mercy the pig's trick-or-treat outing has some very unexpected results.

Reading Level:

Ages 6-8.

Program Information:

AR 2.7 0.5.

Accelerated Reader ATOS-AR 2.7.

Accelerated Reader AR LG 2.7 0.5 115901.

Reading Counts RC 3-5 2.3 3 Quiz: 41517.

Personal Subject:

Watson, Mercy (Fictitious character)-Juvenile fiction.

Subject(s):

Swine -- Juvenile fiction.

Halloween -- Juvenile fiction.

Pigs -- Fiction.

Halloween -- Fiction.

Genre:

Added Author:

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Can visions of treats entice a porcine wonder to wear her princess costume? Hold on for some Halloween havoc, Mercy Watson-style!

When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween--complete with tiara--they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or- treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions? Kate DiCamillo's beguiling pig is back in a tale full of treats, tricky turns, hijinks, and high humor.

Author Notes

Kate DiCamillo is the author of the first three stories starring Mercy Watson. She is also the author of The Tale of Despereaux , which won the Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie , which received a Newbery Honor; The Tiger Rising , a National Book Award Finalist; and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , winner of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. She lives in Minneapolis.

Chris Van Dusen has illustrated all the books in the Mercy Watson series. He is also the author-illustrator of Down to the Sea With Mr. Magee , A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee , and If I Built a Car . He lives in Camden, Maine.

Reviews (4)

School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 2-Halloween was made for carefree Mercy Watson. Treats, especially butter treats, hold a special attraction for the piggy "princess." Reluctant at first to try on the tight-fitting dress and tiara that Mrs. Watson picks out for her, the curly-tailed pet eventually decides that the treats might make up for her discomfort. Van Dusen's beaming, wide-eyed Watsons travel with Mercy through the neighborhood in a series of action-filled cartoons in gouache art that view the evening's goings-on from a variety of perspectives. However, wherever Mercy goes, trouble seems to follow-especially at the home of the Lincoln sisters. Eugenia Lincoln's intimidation of Mercy and the princess's flying pursuit of their cat perfectly capture the text. This is an adventure to grab the attention of both Mercy fans and readers new to her escapades.-Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publisher's Weekly Review

Kate DiCamillo's porcine heroine returns in Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise, illus. by Chris Van Dusen. Dressed in regal attire, Mercy inadvertently creates a Halloween parade when she chases her neighbor's cat, General Washington, up a tree. Minor calamities ensue, but once again all's well that ends with buttered toast. (Candlewick, $12.99 80p ages 6-8 ISBN 9780-7636-3014-0; Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Kirkus Review

Everyone's porcine wonder is back, and just in time for Halloween. Mrs. Watson knows just what Mercy should be for the holiday--a tiara-and-pink-tulle-clad princess. Mercy is dubious, especially after struggling with her dress, until the word "treats" is mentioned. Toast with a great deal of butter is her favorite treat, and that thought is enough to keep our little porker in the game. Following the formula perfected in the earlier titles, the hilarity is found more in the super-saturated illustrations than in the words. Whether Mercy is flying after a terrified cat or snuffling for butter candy, the illustrations are energetic and the sly wit is infectious. One quibble: Because of the placement of spot art, some of the nighttime images show a blue-black darkness and others look like broad daylight. No matter, though--young readers will clamor for more adventures with this irrepressible retro pig and her lovable family. (Fiction. 5-8) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Booklist Review

"Mercy Watson, that glistening pig, isn't too interested in learning about Halloween, and she becomes downright skeptical when Mrs. Watson shows her a pink princess dress she has purchased as a costume. But then treats are mentioned, and that means only one thing to Mercy. Toast! Fans of the series will know what comes next: a wild chase ending with firemen coming to the rescue and, of course, Mercy's favorite buttered delicacy. This installment has the same bright appeal as previous books, and the pictures are priceless, especially the one that shows a reluctant Mercy trying to step into her very lovely gown."--"Cooper, Ilene" Copyright 2007 Booklist