Mercy Watson to the Rescue book cover by Kate DiCamillo

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Where Mercy Watson to the Rescue sits

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Book 1 of Mercy Watson. See all Mercy Watson books in order
The book before
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Last checked: September 24, 2026, against katedicamillo.com

What Mercy Watson to the Rescue is about

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  • Mercy, a pig, curls up in bed with the Watsons to sleep. (Library of Congress; read November 6, 2026) After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons
  • All three wake up to find the bed tipping over a large hole that has opened in the floor. (Library of Congress; read November 6, 2026) the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor

Topics in this book

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Topics

Published

  • 2000s

Reading ages

  • Children's

Other books in Mercy Watson

7 books listed so far

  1. Book 2: Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
  2. Book 3: Mercy Watson Fights Crime
  3. Book 4: Mercy Watson, Princess in Disguise
  4. Book 5: Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig
  5. Book 6: Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes
  6. Book 7: Mercy Watson Is Missing!

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