Kate DiCamillo says of writing BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, "I was living in an apartment where no dogs were allowed. As a result, I was suffering from a serious case of 'dog withdrawal.' One night, before I went to sleep, I heard this little girl's voice (with a Southern accent) say, 'I have a dog named Winn-Dixie.' When I woke up the next morning, the voice was still talking, and I started writing down what India Opal Buloni was telling me. The book is (I hope) a hymn of praise to dogs, friendship, and the South."
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Paperback: 208 pages
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Publisher: Candlewick; Reprint edition (December 8, 2015)
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Language: English
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ISBN-10: 0763680869
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ISBN-13: 9780763680862
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Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 7.6 inches
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Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces