Thursday, May 11, 2017

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane


By: Kate DiCamillo
Illustrations: Bagram Ibatoulline
Genre: Young Reader Fiction
Pages: 200
Published: 2006
Told in: Third Person

Compare to:
Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White
The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Beverly Cleary
Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson

In a nutshell:
Edward is a porcelain rabbit who is vain and proud. When his owner loses him at sea he goes on a journey, meeting people who will teach him about love and hope.

What you may enjoy:
A beautiful story, both touching and heartbreaking. You grow attached to each character just as Edward does. The plot keeps you spellbound all the way to the end of the book. And the artwork is stunning!

What you may NOT enjoy:
The book uses some large vocabulary and deep concepts that may be difficult for younger children (depending on he child). It portrays characters as either good or bad, but not much of in between.

Warnings:
Violence and Disturbing Images:
Boy dies (mentioned); drunken man hit boy; girl dies.

Sex and Nudity:
None

Language and Profanity:
None

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