The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
2000
- juguetes
- love
- listening
- adventure and adventurers
- spanish language materials
- fiction
- ficción juvenil
- aventuras
- adventure stories
- toys
The story
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.
What it’s like
Soft, storybook warmth carried in a clear, unhurried voice: short declarative sentences, a narrator who addresses the reader directly, and a steady rhythm that slows for small domestic details like a fresh-baked cake, a lamp in a window, a bed made with care. The sensory world is gentle and tactile, with cold seawater, the weight of a fisherman's net, and the hush of a sickroom rendered in plain, precise language that leaves room for the reader's imagination. The vibe is tender and wistful, with a quiet ache that never tips into despair: sad moments arrive, then the story lingers on consolation and small kindnesses. Pacing is episodic and gentle, moving from one encounter to the next, each one reshaping the rabbit's stubborn pride into humility and openness. The emotional register is earnest and hopeful, following a proud, fragile creature slowly learning to care for others through loss. Violence is absent; there is sadness, illness, and a few scenes of hardship, all handled softly. Suited to a rainy afternoon, a bedtime read-aloud, or a comfort re-read, it is for readers of all ages who want something tender, reflective, and kind.
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