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Kate DiCamillo

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Kate DiCamillo

Born March 25, 1964 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. (age 62)

Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo (born March 25, 1964) is an American author of children's fiction. She has published over 25 novels, including Because of Winn-Dixie (2000), The Tiger Rising (2001), The Tale of Despereaux (2003), The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2006), The Magician's Elephant (2009), the Mercy Watson series (2005—2022), and Flora & Ulysses (2013).

Known For

The Tale of DespereauxThe Tale of Despereaux · 2008
The Tale of Despereaux
★ 6.22008
MovieAdventureAnimation
Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
Flora & UlyssesFlora & Ulysses · 2021
Flora & Ulysses
★ 6.52021
MovieFamilyComedy
When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.
The Magician's ElephantThe Magician's Elephant · 2023
The Magician's Elephant
★ 6.82023
MovieAnimationAdventure
Peter is searching for his long-lost sister when he crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square. His only question is: is his sister still alive? The answer, that he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician who will conjure it, sets Peter off on a journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town forever.
Because of Winn-DixieBecause of Winn-Dixie · 2005
Because of Winn-Dixie
★ 6.52005
MovieFamilyComedy
A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.
Bink & GollieBink & Gollie · 2012
Bink & Gollie
2012
MovieAnimation
These two girls are marvelous companions who often do not agree…on socks…or goldfish…or venturing to the Andes. This humorous story relates how compromise helps these two very different individuals remain the best of friends.
The Tiger RisingThe Tiger Rising · 2022
The Tiger Rising
★ 5.52022
MovieAdventureFamily
When 12-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May and the stubborn new girl in school, he must navigate through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures.
Bink & Gollie: Two for OneBink & Gollie: Two for One · 2013
Bink & Gollie: Two for One
2013
MovieAnimation
The fair is in town and these two very different girls - but best friends extraordinaire- use teamwork to navigate its many wonders.

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