Because of Winn-Dixie
Publication Information
Author:  DiCamillo, Kate	Illustrator:
Title:  Because of Winn-Dixie	Date:  2000
Publisher:  Candlewick	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-7636-0776-2	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    fiction
HSE Descriptor(s):
Summary:
10-year-old Opal and her preacher father move to a small Florida town. Opal finds a dog (Winn-Dixie), gradually eases her loneliness, and learns to accept some losses.
Teaching Ideas:
Opal's character is well drawn; learners may want to develop character sketches as they read. They may also want to keep notes about how the main characters help each other with the help of Winn-Dixie. This book might belong in a unit about community or friendship or extended families or small town life. How Opal learns to accept others might be focus for discussion or writing. Teachers may want to pair this book with Rylant's Every Living Thing and invite learners to reflect on how animals help their owners overcome losses.
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Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > relationships > intergenerational Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > loneliness Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > loss Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > relocation, personal Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > values > humanity Family > father > father-child relationships Science > biology > zoology > mammals > dogs Social Studies > sociology > social issues > drug addiction > alcoholism Family > extended family

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