Because of Winn-Dixie
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
 Funny and poignant, this 2001 Newbery Honor novel captures life in a quirky Southern town as Opal and her mangy dog, Winn-Dixie, strike up friendships among the locals. (Ages 8 and up)  The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn...