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aschwartz184's review against another edition
5.0
Great pick for a bridge between early reader and independent reader. Who doesn't love stories involving animals?
sassmistress's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Sweet book, made my kid laugh. Definitely getting more.
The story begins with Mercy feeling afraid when she sleeps in her own bed and going to climb in bed with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. The bed begins to fall through the floor, and as Mercy hops away, they expect her to fetch help from the fire department. Being a very hungry pig, of course, she's off in search of a snack. Ideally, sugar cookies from the old lady next door. Shenanigans ensue, and the day is saved.
The story begins with Mercy feeling afraid when she sleeps in her own bed and going to climb in bed with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. The bed begins to fall through the floor, and as Mercy hops away, they expect her to fetch help from the fire department. Being a very hungry pig, of course, she's off in search of a snack. Ideally, sugar cookies from the old lady next door. Shenanigans ensue, and the day is saved.
librarylisa614's review against another edition
3.0
The kids loved Mercy Watson (especially because I felt that all of the characters needed some sort of southern accent)... the storyline was fine, the verbage was pretty good for younger readers, but the names (Eugenia specifically) were a little challenging for new chapter book readers. My two loved the storyline and the illustrations, tho!
bookpotato's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
area43's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
esmesmelover99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
katy_irene's review against another edition
4.0
When Mr. and Mrs Watson's dreams are interrupted by what sounds like an earthquake, an unlikely hero comes to their rescue. A really great illustration heavy beginning reader.
shighley's review against another edition
4.0
I recently attended a webinar with Kate DiCamillo where she talked about Mercy and the hot buttered toast. I have read so many of her other books, but not really any of the Mercy books. I can see how primary students could enjoy the simplicity and humor of this; I like the illustrations even better!
verydazedragon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I read this series as a child and loved it. Rereading thus book as an adult filled me with nostalgia. The writing style reminds me of Lemony Snicket, if Snicket were optimistic.
brandyobrien9's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0