Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo is a precious glimpse into the life of India Opal Buloni. She has moved to a small Florida town with her father, a local preacher. One day in the Winn-Dixie, she claims a stray dog who she swears, smiles. Follow the adventures of India Opal as she learns more about the townspeople and herself.
I thought this story was charming. India Opal was a wonderful character that brought you into her world. This book is a great read for elementary aged students.
Review: “Do libraries need another girl-and-her-dog story? Absolutely, if the protagonist is as spirited and endearing as Opal and the dog as lovable and charming as Winn-Dixie. This well-crafted, realistic, and heartwarming story will be read and reread as a new favorite deserving a long-term place on library shelves.” -Helen Foster James, University of California at San Diego Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
This is another great book to study characterization. The characters, such as Otis and Gloria Dump, are well-developed. The story can also be used for teaching voice and writing skills.
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