Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2008 · Est. 23 min read

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Written by Kate DiCamillo · Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

Book #5 in the Mercy Watson series

A pig named Mercy gets into trouble when she eats her neighbor's flowers and must be caught by an animal control officer

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74 pages· 2,014 words· Est. 23 min read· 520L
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Bookroo's summary

Mercy Watson, a pig with a penchant for trouble, finds herself in hot water when Eugenia Lincoln's beloved pansies vanish. As Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet investigates, she quickly learns that Mercy is no ordinary pig. With her appetite leading the way, can Mercy outwit Francine and uncover the truth behind the missing flowers? Join Mercy on a whimsical chase full of unexpected twists and turns.

From the publisher

Can Mercy Watson outwit Animal Control? The porcine wonder’s on the lam in her latest tongue-in-snout adventure!

Mercy’s appetite has got her into trouble again. When Eugenia Lincoln’s pansies go missing, Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet arrives on the scene. But as she soon discovers, not just anyone can think like a pig. Especially when that pig is porcine wonder Mercy Watson!

At a glance
Format
Pages
74
Words
2,014
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
123159
Publication
Published
July 8, 2008
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763632656

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