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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane [Kindle Edition]

Kate DiCamillo , Bagram Ibatoulline
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (479 customer reviews)

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Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost... Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. Along the way, we are shown a miracle--that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6–Edward Tulane, a china rabbit, is the main character in this thoughtful tale by Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick, 2006). Edward is dearly loved by a young girl named Abilene. One day he is lost over the side of a boat. His journey leads him to a older couple who dress him like a girl rabbit, a hobo and his dog, a young girl and her brother and, finally, to a doll shop. Along the way, Edward learns to love the people he encounters. He also learns that family members can be cruel to one another; that hobos have family that they love dearly and don't want to forget; that no matter how much you love someone, she may still die; and that no matter what happens in life, never give up on love. Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey infuses each character that Edward encounters with a unique accent and aura, and accurately portrays their emotions. A beautifully crafted telling.–Veronica Schwartz, Des Plaines Public Library, IL
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*Starred Review* Gr. 2-4. As she did in her Newbery Medal Book, The Tale of Despereaux (2004), DiCamillo tucks important messages into this story and once more plumbs the mystery of the heart--or, in this case, the heartless. Edward Tulane is a china rabbit with an extensive wardrobe. He belongs to 10-year-old Abilene, who thinks almost as highly of Edward as Edward does of himself. Even young children will soon realize that Edward is riding for a fall. And fall he does, into the sea, after mean boys rip him from Abilene's hands during an ocean voyage. Thus begins Edward's journey from watery grave to the gentle embrace of a fisherman's wife, to the care of a hobo and his dog, and into the hands of a dying girl. Then, pure meanness breaks Edward apart, and love and sacrifice put him back together--until just the right child finds him. With every person who taouches him, Edward's heart grows a little bit softer and a little bit bigger. Bruised and battered, Edward is at his most beautiful, and beautiful is a fine word to describe the artwork. Ibatoulline outdoes himself; his precisely rendered sepia-tone drawings and color plates of high artistic merit are an integral part of this handsomely designed package. Yet even standing alone, the story soars because of DiCamillo's lyrical use of language and her understanding of universal yearnings. This will be a pleasure to read aloud. Ilene Cooper
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I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read at any age! amy smith  |  150 reviewers made a similar statement
The lesson Edward learned in this story was to open his heart and to love people. Kelli Dhatt  |  136 reviewers made a similar statement
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191 of 198 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Dicamillo's best work yet! February 15, 2006
Format:Hardcover
Kate Dicamllo has triumphed again, writing what I consider her best book yet, "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane." I read it in about an hour and sat crying over the last chapter. The tears were happy tears, though, and the ending very satisfying. The story revolves around the character of Edward Tulane, a vain china rabbit who is loved by his owner but feels no love in return. A misadventure throws him out of his pampered life and into a path of a series of fascinating people, each one more lovely than the last. Edward's heart grows and grows until the question is not can Edward love, but can he love again after the depth of his heartbreak. Dicalmillo has a pared down narrative style that is refreshing and throught-provoking. "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" may be a children's book, but it is never childish. The message about loving and being loved is one that is important for people of all ages.
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197 of 220 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, but not necessarily for kids May 23, 2007
Format:Hardcover
I see a lot of the reviewers liked this book, but few of them commented on how they liked it for their kids. I know the review says 3-6 grade, but we got this as a gift and read it to our 6 year old. His reading level is quite high, so I was pleased with how the book was written. Her language, the way she puts a sentence together, is so lovely and beautiful. As soon as we'd finish one chapter, he'd be clamoring to start the next.

He liked the book, although there were some parts he may not have understood completely. Fine, I accept that. But there were some parts that I thought were a little rough for him, and maybe would have been rough even for a 3-6 grader. Specifically the story line with the abused children struck me as too rough to read as a kids' book in our house. Not that we deny to the kids that there are bad people in this world, but the story line was too hopeless to explain.

At the risk of writing a spoiler, let me say this: from the moment Edward starts his journey, each person's life that he touches is flawed, sometimes severely. And to this end, the happiness he brings into their lives is what is touching. But whereas Edward is redeemed by the end of the book, everyone else is still miserable, or in some cases, worse.

So my final thought is if you like Kate DiCamillo's writing, read this book. It's wonderfully written, and it is, indeed a weeper. But be prepared that if you read it to kids, the dark parts may outweigh the light.
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88 of 96 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly wonderful story February 17, 2006
Format:Hardcover
I have been a fan of Kate DiCamillo since the publication of her last book, The Tale of Despereaux. After reading that book I quickly read her back list and was even more impressed.

In The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane we are given a glimpse of arrogance gone wild. The china doll is made to feel special and is loved so much by his owner that he can't conceive he holds any other position than the center of the universe. Then, in an unexpected event, Edward Tulane is thrust into the depths of despair and only thru the kind acts of others is he taught the meaning of love. His various handlers and owners each contribute to Edwards salvation in small ways.

I found this story to be profoundly touching. I suspect that many grandparents such as myself will find themselves reading this story to our grandchildren. I certainly plan to do so at the earliest opportunity.

Kate DiCamillo is truly a national treasure. I look forward to future stories and the development of her as a great author.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Miraculous Jouney of Edward Tulane - A lovely book for all.
This is a wonderful book for children and adults alike - a heartrending story of pride, love, strife and humble content.
Published 1 day ago by Dr.Daphna Adar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Lovely and light. This book is a wonderful relaxing read. It makes for a delightful bedtime story. I would highly recommend.
Published 2 days ago by BC
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
This book had every thing I like

The most thing I like is when Rosie chewed on edward

On thing that I dislike is when Edward fell in the water
Published 6 days ago by Tiffany Cool
5.0 out of 5 stars Mature themes for a children's book
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a miraculous story, not only in its plot, but in its messages. Read more
Published 8 days ago by sheryl forbis
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful
Good quick thoughtful book. Great summer read for pre teen. Would recommend to grandchildren to read. Not really long and drawn out
Published 9 days ago by Sara Marlene Robbins
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended By My Granddaughter
My 15 year old granddaughter read this book several years ago and told me how much she loved it. For weeks after finishing it, she would share different parts of the book with me... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Susan F. Keith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fairy Tale!
This is a great fairy tale! Loved it! Got it for my niece, but ended up keeping it and buying her a new copy.
Published 10 days ago by sARAH213
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this to your child!
I selected this book based on a reviewer who read it to her six year old. I was looking for something beyond a picture book to read to my six year old son. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Huckleberry
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST. BOOK. EVER!
Okay, it's up there...definitely in my top five favorite books of all time! The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a sweet, touching (and profound) story that begs to be read... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mr. B
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad but beautiful
A book that touches the heart so persistently page after page that at first, you think, I'm not up for this. But it is spectacular, with language and message both elevated. Read more
Published 17 days ago by L.D.
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More About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the author of The Magician's Elephant, a New York Times bestseller; The Tale of Despereaux, which was awarded the Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, a Newbery Honor book; and six books starring Mercy Watson, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride. She lives in Minneapolis.


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