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Summary: Touching
Review: I thought that this book was touching because the dog, Winn Dixie, changed Opal's life by helping her make friends.
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Summary: Do you like sad dog books?
Review: When India "Opal" Buloni moves to Naomi,Florida with her father,m she had no friends. That was until she found Winn-Dixie, her new pet dog. when Opal goes to get a collar and a leash for Winn-Dixie,she makes three new friends. They are Otis, Ms. Franny Block, and Gloria Dump. Otis is the keeper of the pet store, Ms. Franny Block is a librarian, and Gloria Dump is an old lonely woman. When Opal wants t learn diferent things about her missing mother, her father tells her 10 things for every year she's been alive. Then Opal decides to to have a party at Gloria Dump's house. During the party a big storm hits. Opal can't seem to find Winn-Dixie. She and her father go out looking for him. Do they find Him? Does Opal's mother come back? Read this book and find out. I would recommend this book for any one who likes dogs, and sad books.
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Summary: Because of Winn Dixie
Review: This book has touched the hearts of my sixth grade students as well as myself. DiCamillo's characters are so real as is her dialogue. My students love Opal, the Preacher, Otis, Sweetie Pie, Gloria Dump, the Dewberrys and of course Winn Dixie!! Adults as well as children will love this book.
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Summary: Spectacular book.
Review: Because of Winn-Dixie was a wonderful book. It has just the right amount of happiness and sorrow. And I like the ending because it's happy. Now I want to read other books by the same author.
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Summary: Creativity at Its Best!
Review: This was a great book. I wish she had written more books with this character in it.
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Summary: What a Book!
Review: I loved the main character. She was a real thinker. I wish there were more books about this character. The setting was also very real.
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Summary: Because of Winn-Dixie
Review: This is a timeless tale of a young girl and her dog. India Opal Buloni finds a stray dog while doing an errand for her father at Winn-Dixie. She has been lonely because she has just moved to Naomi, Florida, and she has no friends. She doesn't even have a mother to talk to, either. However, after she and Winn-Dixie become friends, the two bond with others, for example Miss Franny Block, the librarian. There are many issues issues that the text raises. The most important ones include single parent families, loneliness and friendships/relationships. India Opal lives with her father, whom she refers to as "the preacher." Her mother left the family, which leaves the preacher with the task of raising India Opal. Also important is the theme of loneliness. India Opal is very lonely. However, after she finds Winn-Dixie, she becomes friends with Otis, the owner of a pet store, because she wants to work to buy Winn-Dixie a leash and collar. She meets others along the way because of her dog. Thus, the theme of friendships and relationships. The novel is written very simply. The possible morals of the text could be to treat others kindly and befriend people who are different. Because of Winn-Dixie is probably appropriate for 4th to 9th graders, but all ages can enjoy this wonderful story.
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Summary: Simplicity is sweet
Review: This book was so sweet. All of the characters are adorable. It's about a girl named Opal who moves to a small town with her dad and finds a lonley dog in a supermarket. She names him Winn Dixie after the supermarket. It's about their friendship and how a girl can bring a small town together through her dog. The book looks juvenile and short but it's for all ages. My bookclub loved it. I think you will too.
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Summary: mstratman review
Review: This is a sweet story about real life situations. It includes a separated preacher and his daughter Opal. After moving to a new town, Winn-Dixie becomes part of the family. They meet lots of new frends with trials of their own. This book is delightful and compassionate. It is down to earth and easy to read. I would recommend it.
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Summary: Just Because
Review: After a good friend continually told me to read this book (for over a year), I finally decided to get it and read it. As a huge fan of children's literature, I didn't really understand what could be so great about a story of a girl and her dog. And in and of itself, it isn't so great. So, why read it? Because there is a measure of greatness and wonder in this book. The greatness of this book lies in its simplicity. Little India Opal Buloni and her preacher-dad have just moved to a small town called Naomi in Florida. When she takes in a stray dog, things start changing for the new girl in town. Beforehand she was shy and bored. Now, she is meeting people, making friends, and even making friends out of potential enemies. It's an enjoyable read that doesn't bore you with irrelevant details; and every chapter wastes no time in getting straight to the point. Even a slow reader like myself could finish it in one sitting. Like I said: this book's greatness is found in its simplicity. There's no jaw-dropping plot twists or anything like that. It's just a sweet celebration of friendship. P.S. Thanks, Julia.
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