The Horn Book Guide

YOUNGER FICTION

DiCamillo, Kate

Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon

103 pp. | Candlewick | August, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-6886-0 $12.99

(2) 1-3 Tales from Deckawoo Drive series. Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Animal-control officer Francine receives a call about an unusual raccoon on a roof. Unfortunately, she loses her confidence, then her balance; a three-story fall ensures that neither will be easy to regain. The wacky plot comes smartly together with humorous insights and lively illustrations. The Mercy Watson spinoff series' second volume continues to explore the neighborhood and expand on its comical characters.

Reviewer: Julie Roach | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2015