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Approx. 1.5 hours
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When ten-year-old India Opal Buloni moves to Naomi, Florida, with her preacher father, she doesn't know what to expect. She is lonely at first--that is until she meets Winn-Dixie, a stray dog who helps her make some unusual friends. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal begins to let go of some of her sadness and finds she has a whole lot to be thankful for.
Synopsis
Ten-year-old Opal describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen because of her big, ugly dog, Winn-Dixie. Unabridged.
About the Author
Kate DiCamillo writes for children and adults and is a recipient of the 1998 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers. She currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is her first novel.