Mercy Watson: Three-Treat Collection: Slipcased Gift Set [Hardcover]

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

Book Description

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

Mercy Watson brought home a real treat — a 2007 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor! And now readers can collect a trio of her adventures in one beguiling boxed set.

Pig hero. Porcine wonder. Fan of toast with a great deal of butter on it. Mercy Watson’s disarming personality and hilarious hijinks are captivating early chapter-book readers everywhere. Now it’s easy to jumpstart a Mercy Watson collection with this enticing boxed set combining the first three adventures of the series: MERCY WATSON TO THE RESCUE (an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book), MERCY WATSON GOES FOR A RIDE (winner of a 2007 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor), and MERCY WATSON FIGHTS CRIME.

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About the Author

Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist, is the author of the Mercy Watson series as well as THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, THE TIGER RISING, THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, and GREAT JOY. She lives in Minneapolis.

Chris Van Dusen has illustrated all the books in the award-winning Mercy Watson series. He lives in Camden, Maine.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (September 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763636843
• ISBN-13: 978-0763636845
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 1.8 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,977 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mercy Watson (and Kate D.) to the rescue, January 29, 2008

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NYer family (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mercy Watson: Three-Treat Collection: Slipcased Gift Set (Hardcover)

What a great addition to the early chapter book category. Humor, great characters, real linear storytelling and eye-popping illustrations make these books a real breath of fresh air for early readers. My young (struggling) reader was bringing home thin, uninspiring early readers until her teacher added Mercy Watson to the read-alouds. I knew we had a hit (and a breakthrough) when my child brought them on vacation, raced through them reading silently to herself. Just one problem, we've finished the series and will have to wait six months for the next one. If you're child is having difficulty getting "into" books, these make make a big difference.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great set for 4+ year olds, December 28, 2007

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Allison (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mercy Watson: Three-Treat Collection: Slipcased Gift Set (Hardcover)

Very cute set of stories about a couple who have a "pet" pig named Mercy who they treat like their child. Great illustrations and fun story line. My 4-1/2 year old son just got these for Christmas and loves them. The illustrator has done some other books that are excellent ("If I Built a Car") which I also highly recommend. This gift set is hard back and of very nice quality.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great "Advanced" Chapter Books, May 1, 2008

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This review is from: Mercy Watson: Three-Treat Collection: Slipcased Gift Set (Hardcover)

This series is a great set of chapter books for kids who have gotten beyond "early reader" chapter books that also enjoy humor in what they read. The central characters, who make repeat performances in each book, add to the delight of the story because of their offbeat personalities. I am not sure how the author decided to feature a pig that eats toast, but it is pure genius that will delight both the young reader and parents as well. I think I looked forward to the new "Mercy" installments as much as my son did.