1. Because of Winn-Dixie
... who attend her father's church aren't interested in knowing her, either. But all that changes when Opal is sent to the nearby Winn-Dixie grocery store for an errand. At the Winn-Dixie, Opal sees a big, ugly dog making a ruckus. When the manager threatens to call the pound to take the mutt away, Opal ... fibs and says the pooch belongs to her. The dog, now named Winn-Dixie, loves the idea and is thrilled when Opal takes him home. Winn-Dixie soon becomes part of the family, and Opal's best friend. Winn-Dixie is right in the middle of all the excitement, in fact, he causes much of ... Opal....
- Word Count: 855
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School
