( School Library Journal)ĭiCamillo’s use of inventive and colorful language and Van Dusen’s stylized gouache illustrations make this story click give this to graduates of the earlier series looking for a bit more of a challenge.

A fun new edition to the cast and crew of Mercy Watson. Character driven, this fast-paced story is sure to please. … Van Dusen’s black-and-white cartoon pictures provide a lighthearted humor that makes the book a good choice for transitioning readers. Mercy is the Watson’s darling, their dear, and her favorite thing in the world is toast with a great deal of butter. Watson, who live at 54 Deckawoo Drive and have a prized pet pig named Mercy. Filled with love and kindness and glorious sweet-talk: “Yippee-i-oh.” ( Kirkus Reviews)įans of Mercy Watson will delight in meeting Maybelline, a horse who loves to hear the melody of pretty words, likes the company of others, and enjoys spaghetti noodles. In Mercy Watson to the Rescue, we meet Mr. Despite the old-fashioned accent, the absurdities will easily appeal to a modern audience.

Along with Van Dusen’s well-matched illustrations, there’s a sweet, retro innocence reminiscent of McCloskey’s classic Homer Price.

Van Dusen matches the text stride-for-stride, delivering caricatured spot art and full-page scenes of the Pinocchioesque Leroy and the four-toothed, spaghetti-loving Maybelline, who Leroy comes to consider “the most splendiferous horse in all of creation.” ( Publishers Weekly, starred review)ĭiCamillo’s quirky, eccentric characters speak in flowery sentiments and employ charming wordplay. DiCamillo effortlessly slips back into the comfortable rhythms of Mercy’s world, infusing every chapter with subdued wit, warmth, and heart.

Mercy watson to the rescue