First published 2011
Mercy Watson accompanies her owners, the Watsons, to the drive-in movie theater in their convertible. The family finds nothing strange about bringing their pig to see "When Pigs Fly," which they consider motivational viewing. But when Mercy catches the aroma of genuine butter wafting from the theater's Bottomless Buckets of popcorn, she transforms into a pig with a singular purpose. Her snout leads her toward the irresistible scent, setting off a wild chase through the drive-in. The pursuit draws in a collection of would-be rescuers who appeared in Mercy's previous misadventures, all scrambling to catch up with the determined pig. What begins as a peaceful family outing becomes a frenzied adventure driven by Mercy's unwavering devotion to butter and her ability to turn any ordinary situation into delightful chaos.
Genres: fiction, family, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: cozy, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Drive-In
96 pages · Paperback · Candlewick Press