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Monday, February 14, 2011

Because of Winn Dixie


DiCamillo, K. (2000). Because of Winn-Dixie. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Brief Annotation: This novel tells the story of Opal, a girl who just turned 10 and her summer with the new dog she adopted: Winn-Dixie. Winn-Dixie is big and ugly, but he introduces her to new friendships and herself over the summer, including how she repairs her relationship with her father.

Genre: Realistic Animal Story, Fiction

Grade Level: 6-9

Readers who will like this: Animal (dog) loves, children who are coming of age.

Rating/Response: ****. I loved this book when it first came out, and re-reading it was a joy. The author is so good at creating a strong personality for her characters, even the dog. This is a great book to read with your children.

One question to ask before a read-aloud: Does anyone here have animals? What have your animals helped you with emotionally?
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