Review Of Kate Dicamillo's Because Of Winn Dixie

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Because of Winn Dixie written by Kate DiCamillo, was first published in 2000. This story doesn't say when it occurs. The story is told in first person observer as told by India Opal Buloni. This is a wonderful book that has a good theme There are four chief characters Opal, Winn Dixie, Preacher, and Gloria Dump. The chief characters are Opal, ten year old girl desired to love and be loved. Winn Dixie, he's big, he's loyal, he's obedient, and he loves everybody. Preacher, a turtle who hides in his shell. Gloria Dump, she's old, wrinkled and mostly blind. The story begins by Opal describing her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida. She also talks about all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog, Winn Dixie. Winn Dixie helps Opal meet new friends. Such as Otis, Miss Franny, and Gloria Dump. She likes to share stories with her new friends. But, she misses her mother and wants her to be with her. So, she could share stories with her mother too. Opal and Gloria plan a party and invite all of Opal’s new friends. Everything was going good until, a thunderstorm starts. While this was happening, everyone heads inside. Then, Opal loses Winn Dixie. After, Opal and her father go …show more content…

Opal has a big meltdown and then her father tells her that he gave up when her mother left too. Opal and her father go back to the party. It turned out that Winn Dixie was hiding under Gloria Dump’s bed the whole time. Opal goes to Gloria

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