The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Published by Candlewick: 2006
Novel
Summary:Edward is a very exquisite and expensive porcelain rabbit owned by the young Abeline. Abeline loves Edward dearly. However, Edward is a very conceited rabbit and thinks of only himself and feels he is superior to others (toys and humans alike). Abeline and her family go on a vacation aboard a big ship and naturally Abeline brings Edward along. Tragically Edward is lost to the sea. He is finally recovered by a fisherman, who takes him home to his wife. Edward continues on his journey being disposed of and then found by someone. Through this journey Edward learns to love those who take care of him and much as they love him.
Response:
Overall, this was an alright book. I have read some of Kate DiCamillo’s books before and was truthfully expecting a little bit more out of this story. It was not until the end of the story where Edward almost dies did I begin to develop a connection with the book. Personally, I find it much more difficult to relate to stories in which the main character is an inanimate object or something other than human. Nonetheless it is a heart warming tale of a conceited rabbit who learns to love.
For the Reader:
This story is quite a simple and easy read. I would recommend it for children in grade three or four.
If you are a teacher you may be interested in the accompanying teachers guide or readers’ theatre scripts for the novel. Check out the links below for more information!
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