Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Book 4 in the Mercy Watson series
Pages: 80
Published: 2007
Age: 6+
Can visions of treats entice a porcine wonder to wear her princess costume? Hold on for some Halloween havoc, Mercy Watson-style!
When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween — complete with tiara — they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-TREATING and can picture those piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would get into the act and lead them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions?
About the Mercy Watson Series
Books in series order
- 1.Mercy Watson to the Rescue(2005)
- 2.Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride(2006)
- 3.Mercy Watson Fights Crime(2006)
- 4.Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise(2007)
- 5.Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig(2008)
- 6.Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes(2009)
Reading age: 6+ years
Mr and Mrs Watson have a pig named Mercy. Mercy enjoys driving cars, going trick-or-treating, and a good chase. But above all else, Mercy enjoys toast with a great deal of butter on it. It is her search for toast that often gets Mercy into all sorts of hilarious trouble.
With gorgeous illustrations and a wicked sense of humour, the Mercy Watson series is sure to engage young readers with a mischevious streak and a love of animals.
Readers who enjoy this series will also enjoy the companion series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive.