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“The Watsons have lost sight of the fact that Mercy Watson is a pig, and they love her truly, madly, deeply. They live next door to two elderly sisters, Eugenia Lincoln and Baby Lincoln. Eugenia Lincoln is horrified that a pig is living in the house next door. Baby Lincoln secretly likes Mercy a great deal.”

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Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Her works are known for their warmth, humor, and profound emotional depth, making them highly popular with readers. Born on March 25, 1964, DiCamillo's writing career began in the field of children's literature and has since expanded into adult literature. more

“Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Watson love Mercy [Watson]. Eugenia hates Mercy. Baby likes Mercy. Mercy loves toast. And the plot, if you want to be so generous as to call it a plot, turns on those elements. love Mercy. Eugenia hates Mercy. Baby likes Mercy. Mercy loves toast. And the plot, if you want to be so generous as to call it a plot, turns on those elements.”

Ifs Want Hate Turns Baby Elements Mercy Likes Generous Plot Toasts Hate Me Watson

Author:Kate DiCamillo

“Nothing new ever happens in the books. It's the same old theme.”

Book Happens Theme Nothing New

Author:Kate DiCamillo

“There can be a lot of longevity in the repetition of things being told again and again in a variety of ways.”

Way Variety Again And Again Longevity Repetition

Author:Kate DiCamillo

“The funny thing is, when I've gone through the relentless editing process, my editor and I are amazed the Mercy Watson books still make us laugh. The same jokes that made us laugh the first time around still make us laugh in the 16th rendition.”