Leroy Ninker is a small man with a big dream: he wants to be a cowboy, but for now he's just a thief. In fact, Leroy is robbing the Watsons' kitchen right this minute! As he drags the toaster across the counter — screeeeeech — and drops it into his bag — clannngggg — little does he know that a certain large pig who loves toast with a great deal of butter is stirring from sleep. Even less could he guess that comedy of errors (not to mention the buttery sweets in his pocket) will soon lead this little man on the wild and raucous rodeo ride he's always dreamed of! Nosy neighbors, astonished firemen, a puzzled policeman, and the ever-doting Watsons return for a tongue-in-snout adventure about Kate DiCamillo's delightfully single-minded pig.
By: Kate DiCamillo
Discovery Questions
Mercy thinks she is helping when she follows her love of buttered toast! Have you ever tried to help but things didn’t go the way you expected? What happened?
How is this story similar to other Mercy Watson books or funny animal stories you’ve read? What makes Mercy such a silly and lovable character?
In the story, the neighbors look out for one another. Why is it important to have caring neighbors and a safe community in real life?
Imagine Mercy really does become a crime-fighting hero. What would her superhero name be? What special “powers” would she have, and how would she save the day?
Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
3rd Grade
Book Code
817
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780763649524
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