Welcome to our Winn Dixie Wiki!
Please enter your thoughts about the novel on our Winn Dixie Wiki! You will be able to share your reflections with other third graders at Valley View!
Below you will find some prompts that will help guide you in your responses. You can respond to any of these or write other thoughts you would like to share with your classmates. Way to go with finishing this fantastic novel!
Don't forget to sign your name at the end of your response!
What was your favorite part of the book and why
Who was your favorite character?
Would you have changed any part of the book if you were the author? If so, what would you change?
Who did you feel was Opal's closest friend at the end of the story? Why?
You can even rank the book on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the best book!
Our Responses:
I loved the book Because of Winn Dixie because it reminded me of my childhood. It also brought back memories of being the "new kid on the block" and helped me to remember what it is like to move to a new place and feel lonely. My favorite part of the story is when Opal's father tells her that her momma left behind one very important thing: her, of course! This was a perfect way to end the story and made me cry the first time I read it.
I think Kate DiCamillo is a wonderful author. I love how she writes using similes and descriptive language to make the story interesting and exciting. My favorite simile is when she compares Opal missing her momma to "the hole you feel when you lose a tooth." We can all relate to that feeling, can't we?
This is the 6th time I have read this book and it keeps getting better and better! I hope that each and every one of you will read it again someday too!
-Mrs. Dow
I love Because of Winn Dixie! This has to be one of my favorite books that we read in 3rd grade. I think that Kate DiCamillo did an excellent job of keeping the story interesting, funny and even sad at times. Opal reminded me of myself because my father died when I was only two years old. The only memories that I have of him are from the things that my mother told me, just like the list of ten things that Opal learns about her mother.
- Ms. Brock
I like this book because it reminds me when I came to Valley Veiw.I was so nervus because I was new to Valley View and I left all my friends at Mills. But now I have new friend at Valley view.Jest like Olpal.My favoite athur is Kate Dicmilo.Because I happen to read all her books.My Favoite part in the book is when all the charicters gether together and sing all kins of songs.Reading this book was a blast!!!
Chris Smith - Mrs. Dow's Class
My favorite part of the book was the part when the dog was hitting the policeman's car really hard. I like it becaused everybody laughed in the classroom. My favorite character was Winn Dixie, the dog. He was my favorite character because I really like dogs and I laugh to myself when the neighbor step in something that belonged to Winn Dixie. I would not have change any part of the book because I think it was perfect just like it was written. I liked the story a lot. I think Winn Dixie was Opal's closest friend because he helped Opal get all the friends she needed. I would rank the book a 4 overall.
Michael Boswell - Mrs. Dow's Class
This is the frst time that I have read this book and I love it. I like that I could really get into the story. My favorite part in the book was when Otis was playing his guitar. I liked the music. I would never change anything about the book or the movie. My favorite character is Winn Dixie because he is funny and you got to love a dog that can smile. I think Opal's closest friend was Winn Dixie because she could talk to him and he helped her make new friends and because of that she had a really fun party with all her friends. I would give this a 4 overall.
Paige Wallace
This is about my 3rd favorite book i have ever read. My favorite part is at the end, where they were all singing. It really taught me something about friendship! My favorite character is Winn Dixie because he is so funny at some parts in the movie and the book! I don't think i would've changed anything in the book. It's great the way it is now! I agree with Paige on who is her closest friend. I'm leaning between a rate of 4-5... Anyway, I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Below is a picture of my dog, Elvis.
Peter Littleton :)
If I were the author I would put more action/adventure in the book. I enjoy books that have a lot of adventure, action and kid humor. I didn't like the book because it needed a lot more kid humor. I think the book was a little to easy to read. My favorite character was Winn Dixie because I really really like dogs and because he was the funniest character. I think Winn Dixie is Opal's closest friend. If I were the author I would have changed the book a lot. I think the rating should be between 1 and 2. I think this was not a very good book.
Patrick Eifert
I think this book was phenominal beacause it sort of happend to me when I first moved to Texas. I didn't have any friends like Opal when she moved. I also liked this book because it had a great story line and it was obout friendship. My favorite carictars are Winn-Dixie, and Opal. And think the movie should be more like the book, otherwise the Winn-Dixie movie & book are amazing.
By:Ethan Sleeper Dow 3rd grade 8 years old
This is one of my favorite books ever. My favorite character is Winn Dixie because he changed so many lives. He helped Opal and others to make friends. My favorite part of the book was when the preacher told Opal 10 things about her mom.And when Opal found Winn-Dixie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Lauren Bartling Dow 3rd grade 9 years old
I think this was a trully a wonderfull book. my favorite part is when Opal gives winn Dixie a bath and when they have the party at Glorya Dumps house. My favorite charachter is Winn Dixie because he is so funny and goofy and frindly!!
By: Nicole king Dow 3rd grade 9 years old
This is one of the best books I have ever read. My favorite part of Because of Winn-Dixie is when Opal first gets Winn-Dixie. One funny part I liked was when the store manager gets run over by a dog named Winn-Dixie. I think Gloria Dump is Opal's best friend. At the begining Opal didn't like the Dewberry boys.
by:Mark McConachie Dow 3rd grade 8 years old
I thought this book was just alright, but not great. My favorite character was Winn Dixie because I love dogs. At the end of the story I thought Winn Dixie was Opal's best friend, because it was the first friend she met when she moved. I would rate this book a 1 out of 5, it needed more excitement.
By Jet Hannon Dow 3rd grade 8 years old
I think that this is a pretty good book. The author really put some detail into it. I liked how she used comparisons, like where she said "It's like the empty feeling that you get when you lose a tooth. Your tongue keeps going to that spot." I like it because it's like the logic we do sometimes in GT. It could have used more exciting things. I would rate it a 4 out of 5 because it wasn't challenging enough.
Kenna Pilgrim
I just finished the book “Because of Winn-Dixie” with my 3rd grade class. My favorite part of the book was when all of the animals gathered around Otis and listen to Otis play the guitar. My favorite character was Opal. She was interesting and used a lot of expression when she talked.
If I could change a part of the book I would not have Winn-Dixie run away from the party. I loved the way the book ended. Gloria Dump becomes a good friend to Opal and Opal finds Winn-Dixie. I loved reading this book so much. I would recommend it for other 3rd graders to read.
By Allegra Smith, Mrs. Dow's 3rd Grade, 9 years old
My favorite part of the book, was when they showed the store saying Winndixie. I also liked the part of the book when all the animals run around inside Gertrude's Pets, and it made me laugh. Otis is my favorite character. I would not change one thing about the book. Opal's best friend at the middle of the story is Mrs. Frany Blocks. She became her friend because she told her about the bear story. At the end of the story, Dunlap and Stevie were her best frineds because they helped her up when she was sad on the ground. This book is definitely a 5. It has lots of details in the story. I thought this book was sad in the middle, happy in the beginning and happy in the ending.
By Christian Wheatley, Mrs. Dow's 3rd Grade, 8 years old.
My favorite part of Winn Dixie was when Miss Franny Block told Opal a story about her great grandfather inventing Littmus Lozenges because they were both sad and sweet, at the same time, just like the story. My favorite character was Otis because he liked playing his guitar for the animals who enjoyed listening to him play. I liked the book just the way it is. Gloria Dump was Opal's closest friend at the end of the story because of the way she changed, from originally not allowing Opal to have a party at her house to having the time of her life in her old age. Because of Winn Dixie is probably a 4. It was a very good book and I enjoyed reading it. Marshall Logwinuk 3rd Grade - Mrs. Dow's class
My favorite part of the book was when the animals gathered around Otis and he played guitar because I play guitar too. My favorite character was Winn Dixie. If I were the author I would have given the story more action. I think Winn Dixie was Opal's closest friend at the end because the were good friends through the whole story. I would rate this book a 3 out of 5 because it was kind of dull.
Dylan Lines- Ms Brock's class
My favorite part of the book Winn Dixie was when Otis played his guitars for the animals. That's my favorite part because I like to play guitars, too. My favorite charactor is Winn Dixie because I have a dog. I think Stevie & Dunlap Dewberry just want to be friends. I think Opal and Gloria Dump are good friends. I want a Littmus Lozenge. I think the book was okay, it just needed more details. I think other kids would like it.
Max Cortez
Ms. Brock's class
age 8
My favorite part of the book was when they had a party at gloria dump's house. Thats my favorite part because it was so pretty with all the red decorations. My favorite character is Winn Dixie because I have a dog also he is hiper sometimes and Iam to.I think Gloria Dump is opal's closest freind at the end because Gloria Dump let opal hav e a party at her house. The book was perfect the way it was.
**Talia Selsky- Ms.Brock's class**** age 9
My favorite part of the book was when Opal met Gloria Dump. My favorite character was Winn Dixie he was funny! I would not change any part of the book because I liked the book the way it is. I think Winn Dixie was Opal's best friend because Winn Dixie was with Opal most of the time. I rate the book to a 4. It was a very good book.
Maria Nowlin, Ms. Brock 3rd grade
My favorite part of the book was when Opal found Winn-Dixie at the grocery store. My favorite character was Winn-Dixie, because I love dogs. I like the book the way it is. I think Opal's closest friend is Winn-Dixie because he helped Opal make friends. I Would rank this book above a 5, it was so good!
-Sarah Corley Ms.Brock's class 3rd Grade age 9
My favorite part of the book was when Otis played his guitar and all the animals were nice and gentle and calm. I also liked seeing the parakeet in the movie. My favorite character was Otis because he plays music and is good with animals. I feel Winn-Dixie was Opal's closest friend at the end of the story because he helped her get more friends. I would rate this book a 5.
-Connor Walston, 3rd Grade, Ms. Brock's class
My favorite part of the story was when Opal found Winn Dixie because her mood turned from terrible to fantastic. I also liked seeing Winn Dixie pull the oficers pants down in the movie. My favorite character in the book was Ms. Frany Block because she tells a lot of storys. I think Winn Dixie was Opals best friend at the end of the story because he helps her get friends. If I could change the story I would change that they didnt find Winn Dixie so they could have a series. I would give this book a 3.
-Alex De La Fuente, 3rd, age 9, grade,Ms Brock`s class**
My favorite part of the story was when Ms. Franny Block told the story of her great grandfather in the Civil War. I liked when the goat started ramming it's head into the officer's car & when the goose snuck into the officer's car & started to attack him, that's what I like about the movie. My favorite character in the book was Winn-Dixie because he was crazy (but in a good way) & he tries to make friends with people by smiling at them. I think Winn- Dixie was Opal's best friend at the end of the book because without Winn-Dixie Opal wouldn't have the party & she would be lonesome. If I could change something it would be that the food & the Dump Punch didn't get ruined. I would rate this book as a 4 out of 5.
From: Kieran Cruickshank, 3rd grade, Ms. Brock's class, age:8
I think the book was an inspiration. I rate it at 4. My favorite charecter was Winn-Dixie because he managed to get Opal through everything. My favorite part of Because of Winn-Dixie is at the very end when everyone is singing and having a good time (after Opal finds out Winn-Dixie's where abouts). I would not change anything about the book. I would write a sequal about when Opal is older and decides to go search for her mom. I thnk Winn-Dixie is Opal's closest friend at the end of the book because he goes through everything with Opal.
-Abby Audet Ms. Brock age 9
1-8-08
My favorite part of this book is when Ms. Franny told Opal about the bear in the library. My favorite character is Opal because she is brave and friendly. I would not change any part of this book because it is so creative and fun to read. I felt Opal's closest friend was Winn Dixie because they helped each other. Out of the best books I give this book a 4!!!
Emma S., Ms. Brock, age 8
My favorite part of the book was everytime she met new people because it's nice to make new friends. This is what I like about each of the characters: I like Winn Dixie because he can smile and make people happy. I like the preacher because in the book, Opal tells us that he goes into his turtle shell. I like Otis because he works at a pet store and he loves all of the pets! I like Sweetie Pie Thomas . . . I like the way she sucks on her knuckle in the movie . . . it's cute! I like Amanda because we share the same name. I like Gloria Dump because she has lots of plants and I like plants. Gloria was also a very good listener. I like Franny Block because she told great stories and shared some very special candy with everyone! I loved the whole book because it was silly and funny.
Amanda Daniels, Ms. Brock, age 9
My favorite part of the book was when Otis played his guitar for the animals.My favorite character was Opal because she was intellegent and fun.I don't want to change any part in the book because the book was awesome! Opal's best friend at the end of the book was Winn Dixie.This book is rated 4.The book was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Audrey, Ms.Brock, 3rd grade
The part I liked was when otis was playing his gautar.My favorite charecter's are the Dewberry
boy's because in the end there nice I know they were a pain in the bigining.I would give it a 5.
Aidan Campbell ms.brock
My favorite part of the book is when Otis plays the guitar because all the animals are quiet. My favorite character is Winn-Dixie because he always smiles at a new people he meets. I would not change the book because it was a very good book. I think Opal's best friend at the end was Winn-Dixie because they were good friends in the whole book. I would rate this book a 5.
Michael Molter Ms. Brock 3rd grade
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