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70 pp.
| Candlewick |
August, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-3014-0$12.99
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Chris Van Dusen.
In Mercy’s fourth appearance, the "porcine wonder" dons a princess costume for Halloween and looks forward to her favorite treat: hot buttered toast. Nasty Eugenia’s new cat almost spoils the night, but because "Mercy loved a chase," the cat ends up stuck in a tree. The vibrant gouache illustrations with retro details match the text's energy.