CHAPTER BOOK: Mercy Watson Is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo & Chris Van Duden
ABOUT THE BOOK
When Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable, and the local police, fire, and animal control departments are no help whatsoever. Bossy neighbor Eugenia Lincoln is not quite as sad as she might be, but thankfully her sister, Baby Lincoln, has the idea to hire a private investigator. Granted, Percival Smidgely, PI, may be more bumbler than gumshoe, but his pigeon, Polly, is there to point the way. Meanwhile, Frank and Stella Endicott and Stella’s friend Horace Broom are ready to do some investigating of their own. Will the clever neighborhood sleuths manage to follow the trail of hoofprints—and a certain overwhelmingly enticing scent—and recover their porcine wonder?
With deftly paced narrative comedy, visual slapstick, abundant artwork in both black and white and full color, and warm affection for their cast of characters, Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen bring us a highly satisfying, extra-special series finale that rewards loyal fans—and invites new readers to explore the stories that came before.
REVIEW
Another great Mercy Watson tale, but sadly the last in the Tales of Deckawoo Drive series. Combining DiCamillo's great writing and Van Dusen's appealing illustrations, Mercy Watson is Missing finds the Watsons and their friends searching for Mercy who has disappeared. The Watsons' are naturally very upsets and call everyone they can think of: the police, the fire department, the neighbor ladies, the Endicott kids, etc. After the police and fire department refuse to help, it's up to the rest to discover Mercy's whereabouts. Unfortunately, hiring a private detective doesn't seem to help, although a friendly pigeon might be just what they need. Meanwhile, Mercy is following the smell of butter while being hunted by two men who want barbecued pig for supper. The author brings back pretty much all the characters from the first six books in the series for one last caper. Amusing and sweet, Mercy Watson is Missing makes for a perfect conclusion to a delightful series.
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