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A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storyteller.
One summerโs day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries โ and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. Itโs because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And itโs 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.
One summerโs day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries โ and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. Itโs because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And itโs 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.
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Mariam Abud
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April 10, 2014
Its one of the best books I've read. Its about a girl named Opal who finds a lonely dog in a grocery store and they become best friends. Cute book
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Barbara Burdick
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September 22, 2015
Story of a young girl, being raised by her preacher father,adopting a dog, and trying to find out more about her mother, who deserted them years ago, when she was three. Sweet story sample.
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October 18, 2018
We read this book in school from the beginning to the end.we even watched the movie it was so amazing the book because of winn-Dixie it's perfect I love this book so much it's my favorite book I have ever read......
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About the author
Kate DiCamillo says of writing Because of Winn Dixie, "I was living in an apartment where no dogs were allowed. As a result, I was suffering from a serious case of 'dog withdrawal.' One night, before I went to sleep, I heard this little girl's voice (with a Southern accent) say, 'I have a dog named Winn-Dixie.' When I woke up the next morning, the voice was still talking, and I started writing down what India Opal Buloni was telling me. The book is (I hope) a hymn of praise to dogs, friendship, and the South."
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