Because of Winn-Dixie

By Kate DiCamillo

A young girl navigates a new town and a new life with the help of a stray dog she adopts.

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192 pages· 22,105 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Ten-year-old Opal's life changes when she adopts a stray dog named Winn-Dixie. This scruffy companion helps her forge new friendships and gives her the courage to confront her father's silence about her absent mother. As the summer unfolds, Opal discovers that everything seems to happen because of Winn-Dixie. Will this unexpected friendship help her uncover the truths she's been seeking? Dive into a heartwarming tale of discovery and connection.

From the publisher

One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. Featuring a new cover illustration by E. B. Lewis.

Awards

Newbery Honor (2001)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 192
Words: 22,105
Reading age: 8–11
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 670L

Themes & topics

Books about pets Books about travel Books about dogs Books about parties Books about rain

What readers & critics say

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“I loved the simple cast of characters in this story. It's short, so there's not a lot of time for much character or plot development, and the characters are so enjoyable that you'd like to know more about them. But the main character, India Opal, is spunky, confident, and memorable.”

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