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Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Five Hardcover – June 9, 2020

by Kate DiCamillo (Author), Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 652 ratings
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Metaphor alert! An ode to a certain pig kicks off one wild school day in Kate DiCamillo’s latest stop on Deckawoo Drive.

Stella Endicott loves her teacher, Miss Liliana, and she is thrilled when the class is assigned to write a poem. Stella crafts a beautiful poem about Mercy Watson, the pig who lives next door — a poem complete with a metaphor and full of curiosity and courage. But Horace Broom, Stella's irritating classmate, insists that Stella’s poem is full of lies and that pigs do not live in houses. And when Stella and Horace get into a shouting match in the classroom, Miss Liliana banishes them to the principal’s office. Will the two of them find a way to turn this opposite-of-a-poem day around? In the newest spirited outing in the Deckawoo Drive series by Kate DiCamillo, anything is possible — even a friendship with a boy deemed to be (metaphorically speaking) an overblown balloon.
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    6 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Book 5 of 7
    Tales from Deckawoo Drive
  3. Print length
    96 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    560L
  7. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.46 x 8.37 inches
  8. Publisher
    Candlewick
  9. Publication date
    June 9, 2020
  10. ISBN-10
    1536201804
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1536201802
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Stella crafts a beautiful poem about Mercy Watson, the pig who lives next door, but irritating classmate Horace Broom insists that her poem is full of lies. Will the two of them find a way to turn this opposite-of-a-poem day around? When worrier Franklin Endicott accompanies Eugenia Lincoln on an errand to duplicate a key at her favorite thrift shop, odd Buddy Lamp sends them home with a strange third key. Can he come to terms with the mystery without buckling under his dread? When Mercy Watson goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable, and the local safety departments are no help whatsoever. Who will find their porcine wonder? Read the highly satisfying, extra-special series finale! Read the first book in Kate DiCamillo's new warm and funny early-reader trilogy about Orris the kind rat and Timble the naive owl — and the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Ideal for Mercy and Deckawoo fans!

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The academic setting, imaginative Stella, and brown-noser Horace combine for an ideal opportunity for DiCamillo to exercise her characteristic wordplay...An adorable story that teaches readers that things—and people—are not always what they seem.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

DiCamillo regularly uses advanced vocabulary and seamlessly weaves word definitions into the plot. With metaphor as a primary concept, this text could easily be used in a classroom curriculum. Van Dusen’s illustrations are delightful as always, and enhance the story with their humorous and exaggerated quality. ­An engaging and high quality book for young students that will appeal to reluctant and advanced readers alike.
—School Library Journal

This fifth entry in the series (Leroy Ninker Saddles Up, rev. 9/14, and sequels) stars young Stella Endicott...As ever, Van Dusen’s frequent illustrations add so much, capturing with apt exaggeration all the drama, humor, and emotions of Stella’s adventure- and metaphor-filled day.
—The Horn Book

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. Her books Flora & Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis.

Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Circus Ship and Hattie & Hudson, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Illustrated edition (June 9, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536201804
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536201802
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.46 x 8.37 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kate DiCamillo’s writing journey has been a truly remarkable one. She grew up in Florida and moved to Minnesota in her twenties, when homesickness and a bitter winter led her to write Because of Winn-Dixie — her first published novel, which became a runaway bestseller and snapped up a Newbery Honor. The Tiger Rising, her second novel, was also set in Florida and went on to become a National Book Award finalist. Since then, the best-selling author has explored settings as varied as a medieval castle and a magician’s theater while continuing to enjoy great success, winning two Newbery Medals and being named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She now has over 40 million books in print worldwide.

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Laura Adinolfe
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a funny book
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NoGhostJustAShell
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best in the Mercy Watson series!
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Another very cute book in the Mercy Watson world. I was worried that some of the vocabulary was too advanced for my 6 year old, but the story was engaging and the illustrations held his attention. After we finished reading the book, he insisted on reading a few books we had on the solar system and string up some planet-shaped lights that were shoved in a drawer. The book has a great message and was impactful and inspirational to my son wanting to learn more. About a week after reading it, he made an observation while we were riding bikes in the neighborhood - I wish I remembered what he said exactly - that made him pause and say, “oh I made a metaphor like Stella did in that book we read.” Hahaha!
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MomofTheWildThings
5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing, good read
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
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My 4 & 6yo loved this book just as they have loved all in the Mercy series. It’s a fast, fun read with quirky characters and an amusing, encouraging story that kids can relate to. We purchased our first Mercy book two years ago and have been picking up every single one that comes out, ever since. My kids love them and often ask me to read one of them during the day. I plan on holding on to these for future grandkids as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Always a great read aloud!
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Even though my boys are in middle school and high school, they still let me read aloud to them. We started Mercy Watson books when they were much younger and we have to keep up with all the happening on Deckawoo drive!
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CG
5.0 out of 5 stars we love this series
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
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My kids ages 13-4 all love this series and will burst out laughing when they look at the pictures and read the books outloud. I would say my 7yr old likes them best and its a good challenging read for her. :)
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AnnMarieMommy
5.0 out of 5 stars Have Mercy!
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A charming addition to the Deckawoo Drive. Love reading these books out loud to my kids - so many fun characters!
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W. Rauhut
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Trip down Deckawoo Drive
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020
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I'm a big Kate DiCamillo fan and a Mercy Watson fan. In Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem, we are transported back to Deckawoo drive. If you are familiar with the series you will see many familiar faces. I liked this book, Stella is one of my favorite characters. In this book Stella finds unexpected friendship in an unexpected place. Since we are big Mercy Watson fans we bought our own copy after it was released. I think this story is a great addition to the world of Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive.
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WENDY
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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Kate DiCamillo has to be one of my favorite authors and this book does not disappoint! It is a darling story with a great message and is a great addition to the series. I got this for my two daughter’s who both love Mercy Watson and the companion books. I have also loved this series and highly recommend them to anyone!
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