Because of Winn-Dixie

One summer's day, India Opal Buloni goes to the supermarket and returns with a dog named Winn-Dixie. He is big, skinny, and smelly but has a charming smile. Through Winn-Dixie, Opal befriends numerous people and ultimately uncovers the truth about her mother's disappearance. This beloved first novel by Kate DiCamillo celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a special edition that includes an introduction by Ann Patchett. A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storyteller. One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. Featuring a new cover illustration by E. B. Lewis.