I think this book was great because it has to do with dogs which I LOVE. Iwould
Because Of Winn-Dixie
By Kate DiCamillo
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | R | 3.9 | 22123 |
Recalling the fiction of Harper Lee and Carson McCullers, here is a funny, poignant, and utterly genuine first novel from a major new talent.
The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket--and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, Miss Franny Block, who once fought off a bear with a copy of WAR AND PEACE. They meet Gloria Dump, who is nearly blind but sees with her heart, and Otis, an ex-con who sets the animals in his pet shop loose after hours, then lulls them with his guitar.Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship--and forgiveness--can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm.
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN-13: 9780763680862
ISBN-10: 0763680869
Published on 12/8/2015
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 208
Book Reviews (314)
The book I was assigned to was "Because of Winn-Dixie". I was really excited when I found out this was the book I was going to read. My favorite character is probably Winn-Dixie because he is really funny. He always seems to make me laugh. I love the book "Because of Winn-Dixie" and I am sure you will like it too!
I love this book! Its really Heart felt and detailed , the movie is good also
This book is really good. Its level is probably around 4th-5th grade. This book is about a girl named Opal who finds a dog at the Winn-Dixie about to be sent to the pound. Trying to save the dog, she claims it is her's, and names him Winn-Dixie. How does the book end? Read it to find out!
Oh My GOSH! This book may possibly be one of the best I've ever read in my life! This great novel will enhance readers with love, fun, and maybe a bit of forgiveness.
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I decided to read this book because I think it is really good book. It's about a dog and girl.
Anything by Kate is great. Many of you have read this wonderful story about a young girl and her delightful dog/friend. If you haven't, try it, and if you have, try it again.
This book was great!
A VERY sad book and movie, but they are so good
I really like it so far but I haven't finished it.