The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend 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 treated him with the utmost care and 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 top… Product details and pricing info |
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231 Customer Reviews Posted
- A truly wonderful story
- 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. - 2006-02-17, 51 of 58 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- A child's book every adult should read!
- The story of Edward Tulane--the arrogant, little china rabbit--is one that every adult should read and have on their shelf for grandchildren, and friends. The lessons this little rabbit learns about life, learning to love and love again, are truly a gift from the author.
The reader is given hope, in the midst of sometimes devastating circumstances, that one can not only love for the first time, but can aquire a depth of love which increases in its gratitude for others.
Watching Edward go through different "owners," acquiring a variety of names (and being humbled in some instances!), and learning the different lessons about love in the process, was absolutely priceless! I don't think I have ever cried so much reading a children's story, as I did when Edward's heart began to ache with love and concern for little Sarah Ruth.
It is destined to become a classic, and I think C.S. Lewis would have loved it!
The artist created wonderful illustrations also--they reminded me of the many old fashioned books of my mother's, which I found as a child and spent hours pouring the pictures. - 2006-02-17, 17 of 18 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Heartwarming
- What a wonderful story. DiCamillo brings to life the emotion of every little girl who has ever loved her dolls. It also deals with loss and real life issues. I am a teacher and this book is great for teaching connetions and feelings. It is a quick read and moves quickly. Love it!
- 2006-02-17, 12 of 14 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- WOW!! Kate has really done it this time! A Classic!!
- I have just finished reading Edward Tulane, but I will never be finished. I plan on using this magnificent piece of literature in my role as a Storyreader for children. I am so happy that Kate has written a book that most second and third graders will be able to read. "TEACHERS, pick this one up, rehearse it and then read it to your class" This one will be a classic in the tradition of The Velveteen Rabbit, only much better. The way the beautiful words are arranged, the warm feelings expressed, and the craftsmanship of the whole story are simply unforgetable!
- 2006-02-16, 13 of 14 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Dicamillo's best work yet!
- 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.
- 2006-02-15, 89 of 92 people found this review helpful, Rated:
