Mercy is a pig who lives with the Watsons. They feed her hot toast with lots of butter. But there is an emergency at the Watson home! Will Mercy forget about her toast long enough to find help?
By: Kate DiCamillo
Discovery Questions
Mercy wanted something to eat. She left the bed. Mr. and Mrs. Watson thought she was going for help. When have you been torn between something you wanted to do, and something you needed to do? Write about it. Share your story with an adult.
Mercy went looking for toast and cookies. She was only thinking of herself. What other person in another story only thinks of themselves? Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Mercy? How are they different? Share your diagram with an adult.
Eugenia Lincoln thought pigs only belonged on farms. They did not belong in houses. Is Eugenia right in her beliefs, or wrong? Talk about it with an adult.
Pretend you are Mrs. Watson. Write a thank-you note to the fireman who saved you. Share your note with an adult.
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Book Details
Grade Level
2nd Grade
Book Code
546
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780763645045
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