kghc's review
4.0
I read this book expecting it to be the typical dog book that allows you just enough time to bond with the dog or main characters just to have them die off at the end. "Because of Winn-Dixie was actually a cute read with some realistic (and not so realistic) ideas of how people cope with sorrow. In reality, Winn-Dixie is only a prop in this story that begins the characters' search for peace and finality with their individual troubles and stories. That alone made it refreshing.. the dog played a vital role in the story, but the most important, but was really more ornament secondary character in terms of real life situations discussed in the book (sibling death, family loss, divorce, jail).
juniper77's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I want a Littmus Lozenge
akooiker21's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In this novel, we can journey with a young girl named Opal and her dog Winn-Dixie. We can see how she navigates her relationship with her father, the preacher, as she tries to understand more about her mom, who left when she was young. This book is very clearly written and uses age-appropriate vocabulary. This book would be ideal for students ages 8-12. In the classroom, this would be an excellent option for a read-aloud to help student practice identifying themes, as it is apparent in this book.
circularcubes's review
5.0
I don't really know what to say about a book like Because of Winn-Dixie. I read this multiple times as a kid, and re-reading it this morning was like slipping back into an old, familiar world. Reading War and Peace aloud a chapter at a time, the father who was more of a preacher and a turtle than a father, the Littmus Lozenges that taste like sadness... This is the book equivalent of a Littmus Lozenge. It's sweet and sad all at once.
kgoggin1603's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
waterlilydragon's review
3.0
Eigentlich: Frossja Furchtlos
War ganz gut, aber ein bisschen zu seltsam!
War ganz gut, aber ein bisschen zu seltsam!
lphel's review
4.0
I'm always a sucker for a story with a dog & always wanted to read this. Cute story about a girl and her dog with heartfelt themes of not judging others without knowing their situation and about knowing when to let go.
mychaelann's review
4.0
DiCamillo is becoming one of my favorite children's authors. We loved this one and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Gwen likes the Mercy Watson series that she writes. She just finished The Tale of Despereaux today and it's on my list to read next.