Because Of Winn-Dixie
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Synopsis
One day a young kid named Indiana Opal had to go down to the gas station to get some macaroni-and-cheese, white rice, and two tomatoes for his father who he called the preacher. He ended up coming home with a dog who he named Winn-Dixie. Read more to go through the journey with Opal and the dog to go on a search to look for Indian Opals mother.
Characters
- Indiana Opal
- Preacher (father)
- Winn-Dixie
- Gloria Dump
Minor Characters
- Otis
- Gertrude
- Miss Franny Block
- Mrs. Dewberry
- Amanda
- Littmus W. Block
Settings
- Grocery store
- Naomi, Florida
- Gertude's Pet store
- The trailer park
- Gloria's house
Because of Winn Dixie Book Trailer
Book Rating/Recommendations
I give this book a 5 out of 5 star rating because it is a easier book to comprehend with. Usually I get lost or confused in books. Ever since I read Because Of Winn-Dixie I understand it more. I recommend this book for anyone that likes a quick read. It is only 180 pages. Kate DiCamillo is the author, and she wrote the books The Tale Of Despereaux, The Tiger Rising, and Edward Tulane.
Quotes from the book
Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book.