This book was certainly a tear-jerker. I won't tell you why, but it just is. I recommend this to people of ALL ages.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
By Kate DiCamillo
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | U | 4.4 | 17050 |
A timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning full-color plates by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love.
"Someone will come for you, but first you must open your heart. . . ."
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 of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.
"Someone will come for you, but first you must open your heart. . . ."
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 of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN-13: 9780763625894
ISBN-10: 0763625892
Published on 2/14/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 228
Book Reviews (209)
Title:The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Author:Kate Dicamillo Edward Tulane is a very special rabbit, Edward Tulane was made for a 10 year old Abilene Tulane by her grandmother. On the ship, two boys take poor Edward away from Abilene. The boys start tossing Edward back and forth. They accidentally tossed Edward into the ocean. Edward is lost in the deep blue sea for a long time. Edward is found by a dog named Lucy. Lucy takes Edward to her owner, a hobo named Bull. Edward is found by a dog named Lucy. Lucy takes Edward to her owner, a hobo named Bull. One day a woman with a daughter named Maggie comes to the store. It turns out that the woman is Abilene. Abilene recognizes Edward as her old rabbit and she is very happy to see Edward again. Edward has learned his lesson. After all the years, he is happy to be back with Abilene, who has loved him so much.
thanks for the detailed summary! I want to read this book very much
this is a amazing i mean amazing book it is emotional but yet funny and touching in every way you can think of you need to read this book
Edward Tulane is a very special rabbit, Edward Tulane was made for a 10 year old Abilene Tulane by her grandmother. On the ship, two boys take poor Edward away from Abilene. The boys start tossing Edward back and forth. They accidentally tossed Edward into the ocean. Edward is lost in the deep blue sea for a long time. Edward is found by a dog named Lucy. Lucy takes Edward to her owner, a hobo named Bull. Edward is found by a dog named Lucy. Lucy takes Edward to her owner, a hobo named Bull. One day a woman with a daughter named Maggie comes to the store. It turns out that the woman is Abilene. Abilene recognizes Edward as her old rabbit and she is very happy to see Edward again. Edward has learned his lesson. After all the years, he is happy to be back with Abilene, who has loved him so much.
Edward Tulane a special rabbit, being custom-made for 10-year-old Abilene Tulane by her grandmother Pellegrina. One day while going to family trips, Edward got lost beside a beach. Luckly, a fisherman and his wife found Edward, and decided to take him home. In the home of the fisherman and his wife, Although Edward was "connected" with them, he still ends up in a garbage dump. From there he is rescued by a tramp named Bull and his dog Lucy. Entering a life of great adventure he learns to enjoy the songs and stories. And so he listened. And in his listening, his heart opened wide and then wider still. After many years with Bull and Lucy, a little boy assume that Edward is just what his sick four-year-old sister needs. Sara Ruth, her little sister, makes Edward realize he has a heart because it breaks when she dies. Bryce, Sara Ruth's brother, proves to be one of the most tender of characters when he turns Edward's broken body over to a doll maker after the rabbits' head has been shattered. Will he keep the broken rabbit, or let it be restored to make another child happy? Bryce's sacrifice, in the face of his grief over his sister, is very touching. Finally, in the shop of the doll maker, Edward is unexpectedly discovered by someone who has always loved him. This story is talking about how only a rabbit doll can have love, and we should all love things surrounding us.
This is a very interesting story, it talks about the change of the main character's emotion. It makes me go into what is the main character thoughts. The journey of Edward makes me nervous and exited, the feelings, and the actions caught my eyes. This book has a special character, which is a rabbit, and not a human. The story makes me surprised, in the story, the happened on the rabbit was the most surprised part. The story has a great character, and a wonderful story.
This book is so well written and is so heartwarming with just enough humor, action, and a lot of sentimental pieces. I have had almost my whole family read this book because it is BY FAR my favorite book ever . Although it broke my heart, throughout the whole book it pieced it back together. In fact, I experienced so many emotions including new ones because I was only in 1st grade when my family and I read it. At one point, when Sara passed I learned what it was like to lose somebody who was so kind they where really worth living. But once again, when Edward succeeds to find Abilene and Maggie, my heart was pieced back together again. Anyway, this book is truly amazing.
Wow I haven't read this book in sloop long so it is about a porcelain bunny named Edward he has a little girl who loves him one day the girl go's on a trip Edward he gets lost and go's on a huge trip for a very long time finally he is in a shop and a woman and little girl walks in the little girl walks around the shop and finds Edward she tells her mom the mom walks over and says Edward and after all that time Edward gets to go on a big adventure and find his girl
This is probably one of my favorite books. we read it in school and I really loved it. I would give this 5 stars. although this book was very sad it also had some happy parts. My favorite part was when "Jangles" was with Sara Ruth.It made me full of joy when Edward found Abilene as an adult with her daughter Maggie. This was by far the best book I have ever read.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a great book. It starts off with a bunny that is very proud of himself, but then he goes on a journey teaching him there is more to love than his own life.This journey brings him annoyance, sadness, despair, happiness, and love. Edward Tulane learned a great lesson when he went on his miraculous journey!