Mercy Watson to the rescue
Kate DiCamillo
Ages 6–8 · Grade 1–3 · 2005
Perfect for early independent readers who love silly characters and big comedic moments in short chapter book form.
What this book builds
ConfidenceImaginationResilience
Reading feel
Funny & fast-paced
Stretch for a typical reader at this age
ComfortableStretchingAdvanced
A bit more about the fit
- Engagement
- Easy to get into
- Character energy
- Mischievous but good-hearted
- Social tone
- Warm and supportive
About the book
After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.