Author guide
Kate DiCamillo Books in Order
Kate DiCamillo is an American storyteller born in Philadelphia, raised in Florida, and based in Minneapolis. She writes for children across several forms, including middle-grade novels, early chapter books, picture books, and illustrated fairy tales. She is a two-time Newbery Medalist, a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, and the author of Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, Flora & Ulysses, and many other widely translated books.
Kate DiCamillo's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Because of Winn-Dixie
Chronological starting point and a strong introduction to DiCamillo's middle-grade fiction.
The Tale of Despereaux
Standalone Newbery Medal-winning fairy-tale novel.
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Beginning of the complete Mercy Watson early-reader sequence.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Beginning of The Norendy Tales trilogy.
Read in order
Books by series
series · complete
Mercy Watson
Seven illustrated early chapter books about a toast-loving pig and the Watsons' Deckawoo Drive community.
- 1 Mercy Watson to the RescueAmazon ↗
Book 1 · early chapter book · 2005
- 2
Mercy Watson Goes for a RideAmazon ↗Book 2 · early chapter book · 2006
- 3
Mercy Watson Fights CrimeAmazon ↗Book 3 · early chapter book · 2006
- 4
Mercy Watson: Princess in DisguiseAmazon ↗Book 4 · early chapter book · 2007
- 5
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a PigAmazon ↗Book 5 · early chapter book · 2008
- 6
Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way ComesAmazon ↗Book 6 · early chapter book · 2009
- 7
Mercy Watson Is Missing!Amazon ↗Book 7 · early chapter book · 2023
series · complete
Tales from Deckawoo Drive
Six illustrated early chapter books spun off from the Mercy Watson books and centered on other residents of Deckawoo Drive.
- 1
Leroy Ninker Saddles UpAmazon ↗Book 1 · early chapter book · 2014
- 2
Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost RaccoonAmazon ↗Book 2 · early chapter book · 2015
- 3
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?Amazon ↗Book 3 · early chapter book · 2016
- 4
Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected PackageAmazon ↗Book 4 · early chapter book · 2017
- 5
Stella Endicott and the Anything-is-Possible PoemAmazon ↗Book 5 · early chapter book · 2020
- 6
Franklin Endicott and the Third KeyAmazon ↗Book 6 · early chapter book · 2021
series · complete
Bink & Gollie
Three co-authored illustrated early chapter books about two irrepressible best friends.
trilogy · complete
Three Rancheros
Three linked middle-grade novels following Raymie, Louisiana, and Beverly.
trilogy · complete
The Norendy Tales
A trilogy of illustrated novellas bound by the place and mood of the imaginary land of Norendy.
trilogy · complete
Orris and Timble
A trilogy of illustrated early chapter books about an unlikely friendship between a rat and an owl.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (8)
- Because of Winn-DixieAmazon ↗
novel · 2000
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The Tiger RisingAmazon ↗novel · 2001
- The Tale of DespereauxAmazon ↗
novel · 2003
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward TulaneAmazon ↗novel · 2006
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The Magician's ElephantAmazon ↗novel · 2009
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Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated AdventuresAmazon ↗novel · 2013
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The Beatryce ProphecyAmazon ↗novel · 2021
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FerrisAmazon ↗novel · 2024
