Tales from Deckawoo Drive

We first meet Leroy Ninker when he robs the Watson's home in Mercy Watson Fights Crime. At the end of the story it says, "The thief, Leroy Ninker, is interested in reforming himself. He would like to become a cowboy." Leroy Ninker Saddles Up is how Leroy becomes a cowboy. We begin with Leroy working at the drive in movie theater and dreaming of owning a horse. What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming look into his lonely life. All of the characters are familiar from the Mercy Watson series and have the same simple charm and funny dialog. I like how in all of the Tales from Deckawoo Drive adults have dreams and goals.

The language in both Mercy Watson and Tales from Deckawoo Drive is charming and complex, which is rare for books written for this age group. These books are perfect for kids who want a more challenging chapter book with beautiful pictures. 

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One 
570 Lexile, Ages 6+


Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Two 
430 Lexile, Ages 6+


Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Three 
480 Lexile, Ages 6+


Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Four
To be released on October 10, 2017