Kate DiCamillo

5 summariesChildren's, Young Adult, Fantasy

Kate DiCamillo is an American author known for her children's fiction. Her notable works include "Because of Winn-Dixie," "The Tale of Despereaux," "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane," "The Tiger Rising," and "Raymie Nightingale." DiCamillo has received multiple awards, including the Newbery Medal for her contributions to children's literature.

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Books by Kate DiCamillo

5 books available

Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo
4.0 (206k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A lonely girl in a new town finds unexpected friendships and learns to mend her heart, all thanks to a scruffy, smiling dog named Winn-Dixie.
The Tale of Despereaux
Kate DiCamillo
4.0 (162k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A small mouse with big ears defies his kind to save a princess, intertwining the lives of a lonely rat and a simple serving girl.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Kate DiCamillo
4.4 (81k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A vain china rabbit named Edward Tulane embarks on an unexpected, decades-long journey of loss and love after falling overboard, ultimately discovering that even the most fragile heart can learn to truly care.
The Tiger Rising
Kate DiCamillo
3.8 (22k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In the heart of the Florida woods, a quiet boy grappling with grief discovers a caged tiger and an outspoken girl, learning that some pains, like wild beasts and buried memories, refuse to stay contained.
Raymie Nightingale
Kate DiCamillo
3.9 (17k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
In 1970s Florida, a determined Raymie enters a peculiar beauty pageant, hoping to lure her runaway father home, only to find unexpected friendship and the true meaning of rescue alongside a fainting Louisiana and a rebellious Beverly.