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Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of WinnDixie
Author: Kate DiCamillo
The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket -- and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780439250726
ISBN-10: 0439250722
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 182
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 61 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is about a girl named Opal whose goes to the supermarket (winn-dixie) and find a friend who she names winn- dixie, since this dog has been with her she is happier and is solving long term issues.
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Helpful Score: 2
Absolutely love this book! For every child at heart or animal lover out there. Because Of Winn Dixie is a very touching story and just proves to you that animals can be best friends too.
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Helpful Score: 1
Adorable story--MUCH better than the movie, and great for adults, not just a kids' book.
reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 81 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Better than the movie. A warm loving story for adults and children alike. Easy to read.
charlimo avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 23 more book reviews
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Great book about friendship, reaching out to others, and the power of pets in bringing people together!
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Tunerlady avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 581 more book reviews
A very quick, easy read...cute story written for a young adults, but I enjoyed it also.
hellolexi avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 12 more book reviews
This was the first book i read cover to cover. This book started it all. I was only in the 5th grade, the school was giving these books out for free and i love it. I owe every reading expirience i have to this book. Its a very good book, if it could captivate my mind at 10 years old.
reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 13 more book reviews
a wonderful book, for all ages. our boys all loved it, but especially good for ages 6-9.
GroovyGlitterGirl avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 45 more book reviews
A wonderful uplifting story about making friends in a new town with the help of a stray dog named Winn-Dixie. It made me laugh and it made me cry...to me that is a good read :)
reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 5 more book reviews
This was a really good book, I really enjoyed it.
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This story has many interesting relationships. It was a Newberry Honor book.
reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 15 more book reviews
Realistic Fiction, Comedy, Family
anggbby avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 2 more book reviews
Because of Winn-Dixie is a good, funny book for all ages.

Both Kids and Adults could have a blast reading it.
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Because of Winn Dixie is a great book.You have to get this if you are a dog lover.
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I loved this book. If you have a dog you really love, you need to read this book.
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A wonderful book. So wonderful that Hollywood followed it, only adding a few extras, when making the movie. Well worth reading
reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 7 more book reviews
A time gone by and excellently recalled by the author. Innocence, unconditional love staunchly upheld between a child and pet - no other relationship comes close.
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This was an amazing book for me to read. I saw the movie and was intrigued, so I wanted to read the book. It is beautifully well-written, and I would love to know someone else gets to enjoy it.(:
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Wonderful, sweet and lovable. This book exceeded my expectations and is one of my all-time favorites! (I know it's supposed to be a children's book, and my 6 & 7-year-olds loved it too) but it's just so endearing.
chilemama avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 9 more book reviews
This is an endearing book that is a pleasure to read for children and adults alike.
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My 9 year old daugther loved this book! She loved how Winn-Dixie could read India's mind. It kept her in suspense all the way to the end.
fancier avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 17 more book reviews
Kate Dicamillo does a wonderful job in this book, and completely meets the standards she has set within her other books.
Because of Winn-Dixie does in no way fail to be exciting, fun to read, or interesting for adults, young adults, and children. Wonderful book for children to begin reading chapter books with, and also great to read to children at bedtime. They'll fall completely in love with Winn-Dixie, and her human India Opal.
I loved this book at 17, my younger brother enjoyed this book at 12, my little sister adored it at 6, and my mother thought it was fabulous (but I'll keep her age secret!).
This book is the entire reason we purchased more of Dicamillo's books, and would've sooner if we would've known they were so great! I'd recommend to any animal lovers, or people who enjoy a good story of friendship and loyalty.
Cordelia avatar reviewed Because of Winn-Dixie on + 153 more book reviews
I, for some reason have never seen the movie (not much of a tv person) so I listened to it on my travels to work. It's the story of a preacher's daughter and how Winn-Dixie and her met up as well as all of their adventures.(I don't want to give too much of the story away). It's a cute story and I enjoyed it and I'm sure you will too especially if you love dogs.
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i received 20 of these books to give each child in a 2nd grade class their own copy of the book being read aloud by their teacher.

the kids are loving this book


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