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The classic heartwarming tale from Kate DiCamillo--now with an afterword from the beloved author, reflecting on twenty years in print One summer's day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries--and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It's because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it's 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. This updated edition of Kate DiCamillo's classic novel invites readers to make themselves at home--whether they're experiencing the book for the first time or returning to an old favorite.
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"i got the book so i could read it before seeing the movie. i enjoyed the book a lot, but still haven't seen the movie. it tackles moving, divorce, separation very sensitively. i like a lot of her books, but others seem to grate on me, so i wasn't sure how i would feel about this one."
— lola (4 out of 5 stars)
Because of Winn-Dixie Listener Reviews
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" A good classic! "
— Dylan, 2/19/2014 -
" This book got me started on reading. "
— Seth, 2/9/2014 -
" Awesome teens book! Read it.. and I couldn't stop reading it.. Watched the movie with my class, really good movie, but i personally think the book is greater than the movie :) DOG lovers? WATCH or READ it! :DDD "
— Jarynth, 2/6/2014 -
" I liked it a lot but it was very odd "
— Emily, 2/6/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. It would be great to read with my future classroom. "
— Kelsi, 2/5/2014 -
" I read this book in third grade. I later read it again to my sister and we watched the movie together. "
— Mimi, 1/10/2014 -
" I love this book! It is an amazing story that EVERYONE should read! I love the main character India Opal. I remember that when I was in 2nd grade I never wanted to read this because it was 'too big,' but now when I read it I think it was too short. Wonderful book! "
— Daniela, 1/3/2014 -
" I just recently found this story of a girl and her stray dog through a Kindle library loan, and put it on my list of books to buy and read again. Not just for kids, or even just for dog lovers. The narrator has a strong, interesting voice. "
— Myrica, 12/15/2013 -
" it was a sweet book. "
— Marsha, 12/8/2013 -
" There are so many lessons to be learned in one little story. I would recommend this book for children ages 3 all the way to adults. It's really a great story. "
— Kris, 12/5/2013 -
" Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Its one I would give to my grandchildren. "
— Marilyn, 8/23/2013 -
" read this in 3rd grade, i remember i really liked it!!!!! "
— Juliana, 6/22/2013 -
" It is a really good book. I recamend it to people who love animals. "
— Sofie, 3/29/2013 -
" This is a very good book. It has a sad story, but I love this book. "
— Malia, 2/2/2013 -
" Loved it as a kid, couldn't keep my head out of it. I think reading the actual book gets you more connected to it, then watching the movie. "
— Maddy, 1/5/2013 -
" I loved this book! Take an endearing main character (Opal) and add some difficult life experiences. Then enter a lovable, scruffy friend, and the recipe is set for Opal to grow, learn, change, and overcome. I read it out loud to my girls, and we were all sad to finish it! Great book! "
— Bryony, 12/29/2012 -
" I love this book! I never did see the movie though. "
— Mrs., 12/23/2012 -
" Another touching story that speaks to the virtues of community. "
— Crystal, 9/4/2012 -
" I found this book a bit creepy, sometimes boring and a nice story. "
— Lily, 10/15/2011 -
" Very cute with good life lessons. "
— LinseyM, 9/20/2011 -
" it wasgood "
— Nettyx33, 7/18/2011 -
" My first DiCamillo, but not her best. Another book read with a camper that I was "tutoring" but I read the whole book ahead of her and she never finished it. "
— Honeybee, 5/23/2011 -
" I really liked this book. I thought that it was a good book for people of any age, but it was also sad. I'm not going to lie, I cried. "
— Jenna!, 5/17/2011 -
" Sweet story. Enjoyed sharing this with my kids. "
— Ann, 5/16/2011 -
" I must admit, I cried. "
— Mercedes, 5/15/2011 -
" It was such a great book.....I wish that I had a dog that smiled because if I did that would be so awesome!!!!!!!!! "
— Janae, 5/15/2011 -
" I use to love this book when I was little! I've probably read it over 10 times "
— Krista, 5/15/2011 -
" A book that wraps you up in its emotion. Beautifully written. "
— Julie, 5/13/2011 -
" This book is a cute book that also has a movie.Luckily the book and movie are about the same so whenever you are going to see it you can not be angry that they arent the same at all. Like how the Lighting Theif. "
— Julie, 5/13/2011 -
" This book had it all! It had the humor, the sadness, the happiness, and it was written wonderfully. It was a quick read and a lot of fun. "
— Samantha, 5/12/2011 -
" This book was cute and simple! Read for my Resources for Children class. "
— Lori, 5/12/2011
About Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo is an American author of children’s fiction and twice winner of the Newbery Medal. Several of her books made the New York Times bestsellers list. Her debut novel, the award-winning Because of Winn-Dixie, was made into a major motion picture, and her book The Tiger Rising was a finalist for the National Book Award. She is the US National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2014 to 2015, appointed by the Library of Congress.
About the Narrators
Ann Patchett is the author of #1 New York Times bestselling novels, works of nonfiction, and children’s books. She has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the PEN/Faulkner, the Women’s Prize in the United Kingdom, and the Book Sense Book of the Year. Her novel The Dutch House was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture. Visit her at annpatchett.com
Jenna Lamia is an actress and award-winning audiobook narrator. She has won the prestigious Audie Award, as well as more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her narration of The Book of Polly was named a 2018 Outstanding Audiobook Narration by RUSA. She narrated Mary E. Pearson’s The Adoration of Jenna Fox, which won a YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults award, and Carol Lynch Williams’ The Chosen One, for which she received the 2010 Audie Award for Best Female Solo Narration. She has appeared on and off-Broadway, and her acting credits include appearances on Oz, Law & Order: SVU, and NYPD Blue. She has attended Amherst College, New York University, and the Sorbonne in Paris.