I am a huge animal lover, so I am partial to stories about animals. Winn Dixie is a delightful story about a lonely little girl named Opal. Opal's mother had run away and Opal moved to a little town in Florida with her father, who was a preacher. One day when Opal was running an errand to the local Winn Dixie grocery store, she finds a dog with whom she immediately becomes attached to. Together they will have many adventures and learn a lot about life.
One thing I liked about this story was it's readability. It is a story that is so full of humor and great characters, that you can't put it down.
A touching part of this story was how Opal wanted to learn ten things about her mother, so that she would recognize her if she ever came back. Opal was afraid to ask her Dad, but she found the confidence with Winn Dixie by her side. Opals Dad tells her the ten things, which helped Opal come to terms with the fact her Mom was never coming back.
Luckily, for Opal, there are so many great people in the town, who teach Opal lessons on love, loss and friendship.
A part in the story that stands out to me was when Opal helped Gloria Dump, a blind black lady, plan a birthday party. Many people thought Gloria was the town witch, and feared her. But, with Opal's help, the whole town came for Gloria's birthday and found out what a nice lady she was.
There are so many wonderful life lessons that can be pulled from this story. I think many children who come from all types of backgrounds can really relate with Opal and the emotions she feels. It conveys the message that life isn't perfect. As you learn in the book, all the characters have dark pasts, but they make the best of life and enjoy it along the way.
One thing I liked about this story was it's readability. It is a story that is so full of humor and great characters, that you can't put it down.
A touching part of this story was how Opal wanted to learn ten things about her mother, so that she would recognize her if she ever came back. Opal was afraid to ask her Dad, but she found the confidence with Winn Dixie by her side. Opals Dad tells her the ten things, which helped Opal come to terms with the fact her Mom was never coming back.
Luckily, for Opal, there are so many great people in the town, who teach Opal lessons on love, loss and friendship.
A part in the story that stands out to me was when Opal helped Gloria Dump, a blind black lady, plan a birthday party. Many people thought Gloria was the town witch, and feared her. But, with Opal's help, the whole town came for Gloria's birthday and found out what a nice lady she was.
There are so many wonderful life lessons that can be pulled from this story. I think many children who come from all types of backgrounds can really relate with Opal and the emotions she feels. It conveys the message that life isn't perfect. As you learn in the book, all the characters have dark pasts, but they make the best of life and enjoy it along the way.
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