Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo

  • 5 stars across 45 books
Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux and Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures, both of which received a Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; and the bestselling Mercy Watson series. Kate DiCamillo, current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature in the US, lives in Minneapolis.
5th March 2015

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

The Incredible Journey meets The Mouse and His Child, an enchanting tale that begs to be read aloud.The magical story of... MoreThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

(21 reviews) Review
12th April 2016

Raymie Nightingale

New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving yet witty story of an unforgettable ... MoreRaymie Nightingale

(7 reviews) Review
4th September 2014

Because of Winn-Dixie

Funny and poignant, this 2001 Newbery Honor novel captures life in a quirky Southern town as Opal and her mangy dog, Win... MoreBecause of Winn-Dixie

(5 reviews) Review
5th November 2015

The Magician's Elephant

In this timeless fable, New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal and US National... MoreThe Magician's Elephant

(5 reviews) Review
3rd October 2013

Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures

Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in this genre-breaking novel by a master storyteller... MoreFlora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures

(3 reviews) Review
2nd May 2019

Louisiana's Way Home

Follow-up to the New York Times Bestselling Raymie Nightingale, from an internationally revered author, twice winner of ... MoreLouisiana's Way Home

(3 reviews) Review
8th April 2002

The Tiger Rising

"It seemed as if the tiger was a magic trick, rising out of the mist." It's six months since Rob's mum died and he moved... MoreThe Tiger Rising

(2 reviews) Review
4th October 2018

La La La: A Story of Hope

A nearly wordless story following a little girl in search of someone who understands..."Kim has created sumptuous images... MoreLa La La: A Story of Hope

(2 reviews) Review
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  • The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

    Edward is a china rabbit who is much loved by his owner, a young girl named Abilene, who dresses him in the finest clothes, talks to him constantly an...

  • The Tiger Rising

    The Tiger Rising

    by Red198

    I really like Kate DiCamillo's writing.  How in touch she is with people.  Serenity, wiseness and understanding of her main characters.  I like how we...

  • The Puppets of Spelhorst

    The Puppets of Spelhorst

    Kate Di Camillo is a master storyteller - always weaving her words with a moral intertwined in the tale. 
    An old sea captain lives above a tailor's s...