Kate DiCamillo books in order
American children's writer
- Born
- 1964
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 36
Kate DiCamillo has published 5 novels, 2 novellas, 21 children's books and 8 other books, beginning with Because of Winn-Dixie (2000). The latest is Ferris (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kate DiCamillo
Start here
Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo's most-read book, rated by 101 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 37 readers.
Shortest way in
The Tiger Rising
One of the most-read, at about 129 pages.
Standalone novels in order
The Magician's Elephant (2009)
A Piglet Named Mercy (2019)
The Beatryce Prophecy (2021)
Mercy Watson Is Missing! (2023)
Ferris (2024)
Novellas in order
The Tiger Rising (2001)
La La La: A Story of Hope (2017)
Children's books in order
Because of Winn-Dixie (Mar 2000)
The Tale of Despereaux (Aug 2003)
Mercy Watson to the Rescue (2005)
Mercy Watson Fights Crime (2006)
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride (2006)
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (Mar 2006)
Great Joy (2007)
Mercy Watson (2007)
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig (Mercy Watson) (2008)
Bink and Gollie (2010)
Two for One (2012)
Flora & Ulysses (Sep 2013)
Best Friends for Ever (2014)
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up (2014)
Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon (2015)
Raymie Nightingale (2016)
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? (2016)
Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package (2017)
Good Rosie! (2018)
Louisiana's Way Home (2018)
Beverly, Right Here (2019)
Other books in order
Mercy Watson: Three-Treat Collection (2007)
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Teacher Classroom Set (2015)
Franklin Endicott and the Third Key (2021)
Very Mercy Christmas (2022)
Puppets of Spelhorst (2023)
Hotel Balzaar (2024)
Orris and Timble (2024)
Lost Evangeline (2025)
Film and TV adaptations
- Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)Film · from Because of Winn-Dixie
- The Tiger Rising (2022)Film · from The Tiger Rising
- The Tale of Despereaux (2008)Film · from The Tale of Despereaux
- The Magician's Elephant (2023)Film · from The Magician's Elephant
- Flora & Ulysses (2021)Film · from Flora & Ulysses
About Kate DiCamillo
Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo 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). Her books have sold around 37 million copies. Four have been developed into films and two have been adapted into musical settings. The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses won the Newbery Medal, making DiCamillo one of seven authors to have won two Newbery Medals.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kate DiCamillo FAQ
- How many books has Kate DiCamillo written?
- Kate DiCamillo has published 5 novels, 2 novellas, 21 children's books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kate DiCamillo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Because of Winn-Dixie.
- What is Kate DiCamillo's latest book?
- Ferris (2024).
- What is Kate DiCamillo's most famous book?
- Because of Winn-Dixie (2000) is Kate DiCamillo's most widely read book.
- Which Kate DiCamillo books have been adapted?
- 5 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Because of Winn-Dixie (film, 2005), The Tiger Rising (film, 2022), The Tale of Despereaux (film, 2008) and The Magician's Elephant (film, 2023).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.