Mercy Watson - Fights Crime (Hardcover)

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) (Kirkus Reviews)

Mercy turns crime-fighter to track down the thief who has stolen the Watsons' precious toaster, thus denying her her favourite snack. Nosy neighbours, astonished firemen, a puzzled policeman and the ever-doting Watsons return for a ham-tastic adventure.

General

Imprint:	Candlewick Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	August 2006
Authors:	Kate Dicamillo
Illustrators:	Chris Van Dusen
Dimensions:	208 x 162 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-0-7636-2590-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
LSN:	0-7636-2590-6
Barcode:	9780763625900

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