Because of Winn-dixie

  India and her father, "the preacher," as she calls him, have just moved into a small town in Naomi, Florida, Where  India meets a stray dog in the Winn-dixie grocery store on a shopping trip for a box of macaroni. She names Him Winn-dixie after the place she found him in, to her surprise, he follows her home, AND her father lets her keep him. As Indiana explores the town, she gets a job, plans a party, and meets a load of new friends! All Because Of Winn-dixie. "Because of Winn-dixie" By Kate DiCamilllo. You'll love this book if you love dogs, old stories, and huge jars of pickles! (you'll get what i mean if you read the book)