Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the drive-in. But not the Watsons, who think the movie’s title, When Pigs Fly, is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the scent of real butter from the theater’s Bottomless Buckets of popcorn. As they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts up her snout and becomes a pig on a mission, leading a delirious chase that’s trailed by hapless rescuers reunited from Mercy’s earlier adventures.
By: Kate DiCamillo
Discovery Questions
Mercy loves toast. What is your favorite snack? How do you feel when you get it?
Can you think of another story where something strange happens in a town? How is it like the “wonky” things that happen in Mercy Watson’s town?
The book shows how animals can impact the people around them. How do pets or animals in your community help or bring people together?
Draw a picture of Mercy in the silliest situation you can imagine. What makes it funny?
Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
4th Grade
Book Code
770
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780763652326
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