Because of Winn-Dixie

A #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorA Newbery Honor BookAn unforgettable first novel about coming of | Age one sweet summer -- and learning to love what you have. The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket -- and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie.Grades 4-7 | Age 9-12 | Lexile 670