Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise [Hardcover]

Kate DiCamillo (Author), Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Mercy Watson

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 those piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would get into the act and 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.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

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

About the Author

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 JOUNREY 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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; First Edition edition (July 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763630144
• ISBN-13: 978-0763630140
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the author of The Magician's Elephant, a New York Times bestseller; The Tale of Despereaux, which was awarded the Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, a Newbery Honor book; and six books starring Mercy Watson, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride. She lives in Minneapolis.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full-page color drawings by Chris Van Dusen are hilarious accompaniments, August 7, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise (Hardcover)

Kate DiCamillo's MERCY WATSON: PRINCESS IN DISGUISE is the fourth pig tale in the best-selling series: this centered around Halloween on Deckawoo Drive, and the perfect costume for Mercy. Full-page color drawings by Chris Van Dusen are hilarious accompaniments to the story of a pink pig who tries to become a princess on Halloween.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great as first chapter book for K-1, June 19, 2008

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N. Berube "Nancy" (Kettering, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my 1st grade daughter. She wanted chapter books. She is not too much interested in reading by herself but with this book not only she reads but she wants to keep reading to find more about the story. Plus the illustrations are nice and funny. I am on Amazon tonight to buy the other 3 books. In fact, I suggest buying this Mercy Watson: Princess in disguise first and if you like it then the box has the other 3 titles. Its more for K-1, it might be easy for 2nd graders. Hopefully the author will come out with more soon.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and entertaining., September 9, 2007

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Beth "Beth" (Redwood City, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise (Hardcover)

Mercy Watson Princess in Disguise is yet another grand slam for Kate Dicamillo! Our favorite domestic pig, Mercy, experiences the joys of butterball candy and trick or treating. Great fun for kids of all ages.