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Because of Winn-Dixie (Movie Tie-In)
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
EAN: 9780763625580
ISBN: 0763625582
Label: Candlewick
Manufacturer: Candlewick
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: December 29, 2004
Publisher: Candlewick
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: December 29, 2004
Studio: Candlewick
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Editorial Review:
Because of Winn-Dixie, a big, ugly, happy dog, 10-year-old Opal learns 10 things about her long-gone mother from her preacher father. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal makes new friends among the somewhat unusual residents of her new hometown, Naomi, Florida. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal begins to find her place in the world and let go of some of the sadness left by her mother's abandonment seven years earlier.
With her newly adopted, goofy pooch at her side, Opal explores her bittersweet world and learns to listen to other people's lives. This warm and winning book hosts an unforgettable cast of characters, including a librarian who fought off a bear with a copy of War and Peace, an ex-con pet-store clerk who plays sweet music to his animal charges, and the neighborhood "witch," a nearly blind woman who sees with her heart. Part Frankie (The Member of the Wedding), part Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird), Opal brings her own unique and wonderful voice to a story of friendship, loneliness, and acceptance. Opal's down-home charm and dead-on honesty will earn her friends and fans far beyond the confines of Naomi, Florida. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter
Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling story is now one of the biggest family movie events of 2005--celebrate with this irresistible movie tie-in!
One summer day, Opal goes into a supermarket and comes out with a scraggly dog that she names Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, her preacher father finally tells her ten things about her absentee mother, and Opal makes lots of unusual friends in her quirky Florida town. And because of Winn-Dixie, Opal grows to learn that friendship -- and forgiveness -- can sneak up on you like a sudden storm. Now available in a delightful tie-in edition, here is the original Newbery Honor-winning book that inspired the major motion picture.
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BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE film artwork copyright © 2005 by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Because of Winn Dixie
This is an excellent book to be read to prereaders and for early readers on up to adults. Ms Dicamillo has another book 'The Tales of Desperaux' that is fantastic and will be a full length animated feature motion picture being released on December 19th.
Rating:  - delightful!
Delightful, poignant tale of everyday life through the eyes of a tender and fun youg girl who has a constant companion, her dog.
Rating: - Incredible Winn-Dixie
Sometimes, you may feel sad and lonely, and you need a friend. A book that makes you feel so comfy is what you need. Kate DiCamillo puts her focus on a girl named Opal who needs a friend. Then she gets to explore the world of friendship through a dog named Winn-Dixie. Opal talks to Winn-Dixie and Winn-Dixie listens to Opal. You'll be safe on the journey with Kate DiCamillo. After you read this book, you'll be searching or begging for a dog. No matter what you age is, this book will touch your heart.
Rating: - Newberry Honor winner deserves a look
Patrick Erker
Title: Because of Winn-Dixie
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Date: 2000
Reading Level: 3.9 (Accelerated Reader)
Number of Pages: 182
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis of plot:
Because of Winn-Dixie is a story about a frustrated young girl, India Opal, who, through a process of reflection and the help of her friends, comes to appreciate her father's unorthodox love and devotion, and in the process, overcome ... Read More
Rating: - 4th Grade Class Top Ten Winner
Our review is for the book Because of Winn-Dixie. It was it was written by Kate Dicamillo. The genre of the book is Realistic Fiction.
Opal went to the Winn-Dixie shop. When she was there, she saw a dog that trashed the place. Opal claimed that it was her dog and she named it Winn -Dixie. She lived in Naomi Florida. Opal's Mom disappeared and Opal and Winn-Dixie can't find her. Will Opal find her Mom? Read to find out.
The author's message is It's okay to make friends even if you are ... Read More
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