The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Date of Publication: 2006 ISBN :076362589-2 Number of Pages: 198

REQUIRED READING ABILITY: Junior: Average Intermediate : Low
GENRES: Fantasy
THEMES : Coming of Age - Survival – Isolation – Appearance versus Reality

SUMMARY:
Edward Tulane is a china rabbit, living happily in the home of a little girl named Abilene. One day Edward becomes lost, however…and his secure and happy existence becomes one of danger and fear. As he travels from the bottom of the sea to a hobo’s camp, to the bedside of a sick little child, and onwards, he begins to learn something about love – and loss – and finds that even when you lose everything, it’s sometimes possible to find your heart again…

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who...
- loves fantasy
- enjoys Kate DiCamillo’s writing
- liked Tale of Despereaux
- loved the Velveteen Rabbit

WHAT ELSE?
There is one section of the book when Edward lives with a very poor family. The father is neglectful and Edward experiences a death in this part of the book.
Be aware that this might upset some readers.

RELATED LINK:
Kate DiCamillo is the award-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie, and a host of other novels for children. For more information on this novel, check out www.edwardtulane.com or www.katedicamillo.com .