Because of Winn-Dixie is a coming of age story that follows ten-year-old India Opal Buloni. Opal's journey of growth begins when she rescues a scruffy-looking stray dog that she names Winn-Dixie. Opal slowly connects to her community and…
Apr 25, 2023Joanne_64 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A delightful story about a newcomer in town connecting with a variety of people and making a surprising set of friends, plus connecting with her dad, and all because of adopting a stray dog under unusual circumstances.
Jun 23, 2022whiskers60 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for everyone! A young girl learns how to make friends through a stray dog who loves her unconditionally. She learns that we all have sorrows & we grow stronger with the help of those around us.
Dec 17, 2021Cbraacx rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very well written and entertaining - I read it to my 5 year old daughter. There was some content I skipped over as I didn't think it was age appropriate.
It's summer vacation for ten-year-old India Opal Buloni, who lives with her father at a trailer park. One day, she goes to the local supermarket and encounters a dog that she brings home with her. Opal decides to name it "Winn-Dixie"…
Jun 08, 2020Hillsboro_RobP rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Kate Dicamillo's signature young reader's novel about a dog that breezes in like a storm and changes young India's life. A Family-friendly modern classic that everyone should read.
Dec 16, 2018VaughanPLDianeB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved it! The themes of friendship, belonging, community, courage, love and forgiveness are skilfully presented through the adventures of a girl and her adopted dog.
Nov 18, 201811lbh09 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Because of Winn-Dixie" is a wonderful book. The writing is impeccable; simple elegance. The book is written with integrity and authenticity, and without pretension. The dog, Winn-Dixie, is adorable. The other characters are…
Jul 07, 2018snowingpiano rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was overall very good. The theme was very good, and the characters were well built. You yourself could feel connected to those people in the town. There was a little humor in the story, and the happy ending makes you feel warm…
Because of Winn-Dixie is a sweet, heart felt novel. Mrs. DeCamillo writes about a girl-dog bond, and this Newberry Honor Book reads quickly, but no tween should miss the story inside this book that features a girl full of sorrow, seeking…
I LIKE THIS BOOK, I LIKE THE DOG IN THE STORY AND THE BOY, HE IS SO NICE. THEY GO TO THE LIBRARY TOGETHER AND THEY FACED MANY PROBLEMS TOGETHER THEY HAVE A GOOD FRIENDSHIP.
Aug 16, 2016Jamaka_88 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Nice coming of age story in a time when kids had to grow up quickly. Each chapter adds another thing or person to deal with and this book ends in a very heart warming way. This book proves that having a dog can help a person with life.
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Because of Winn-Dixie