The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

This is a beautifully, well-written story with many layers and lessons to be learned. It can be a challenge for young ones to understand all the themes, but I was excited for my 4th grade student to read this. She seemed to enjoy it, and I was haunted by the characters. I admit that I'm a total sap and cried several times while reading this.

I also agree with other reviewers that there are some troubling situations that may be too traumatic for young children.

I bought this book for our grandchildren and I always read the books I buy for them before giving them out. The author brought the reader right into the story! Both our girls and boys now have a favorite author. They made a diorama of a library with book shelves made from popcicle sticks and posters of Kate DiCamillo! Kate's books are an excellent choice for children.

This book was a gift to my daughter from a family member. One evening at bedtime, I began reading it to her. As a reader for children over the past several years (at school, etc.) I took on the voices and caught the tone of the book immediately.

And I was spellbound! My husband came in the room and, at the end of each chapter, said with our little one, "Read another chapter!" And so I did. Just the most endearing story ever!

As I read, I must confess, I began making a mental list of my adult friends who will receive this book as a Christmas gift. This is the art of writing at its finest.

As a mother (and grandmother) I am thrilled to see such a story in a book. As a reader, I enjoyed the cadence of the language. As a published author myself, I am totally jealous! :)

Can we buy an "Edward?"

Eva Marie Everson
Reflections of God's Holy Land: A Personal Journey Through Israel

What a delightful story and the illustrations where so beautiful.
I took this book out of the library I didn't know what to expect.
I didn't expect to need a box of hankies!!

I am definitely going to buy a copy to add to my personal library.

I recommend this book to anyone, child, adult...anyone.
Don't we all go through just such a 'journey'..if we are lucky?

m~

I bought this book for a summer read with my ten year old twins and my five year old. We all enjoyed this so much. When softy Mom started to get choked up at the misfortunes in Edward's life, I'd pass the book off to the boys. We read the whole book aloud, keeping everyone's attention in two, one-hour sessions. We gave the book to my nine year old niece and received a call the very next day telling me how much she loved the book too! We laughed, we cried and we'll remember this one for a long, long time. What more can you ask?