The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: (A Heartwarming Tale of a China Rabbit's Quest for Love and Belonging - Middle-Grade Chapter Book for Kids Ages 7-10 in Grades 2-5)
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: (A Heartwarming Tale of a China Rabbit's Quest for Love and Belonging - Middle-Grade Chapter Book for Kids Ages 7-10 in Grades 2-5)

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: (A Heartwarming Tale of a China Rabbit's Quest for Love and Belonging - Middle-Grade Chapter Book for Kids Ages 7-10 in Grades 2-5)

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R**R

Quick read with some good lessons

Fun quick read with some good lessons for kids. It’ll be fun to read this aloud with my daughter in a few years when she’s old enough to follow a longer format book. Loved this.

S**A

El libro llegó en excelentes condiciones y a tiempo

Excelente libro llego a tiempo como acordado todo bien empaquetado el libro en excelentes condiciones a mi hija le encantó

T**Y

"I have been loved!" Edward told the stars.

Although Dicamillo may tend to go a bit overboard in her presentation of mistreated individuals, she's extremely good at showing the struggles someone goes through when their very character is forced to completely change.The rabbit Edward Tulane was instantly likeable for me. I found him to be vain in a Ravishing Rick Rude sort of way, and that's something I've always admired, even though it's definitely a character flaw. And because of this unusual character preference of mine, I was immediately into the book. (Also I'm a big fan of anything that assumes stuffed animals have feelings, despite their inability to move. I always wanted my stuffed animals to be alive when I was a little kid.)Of course, Edward's problem isn't limited to admiring his own handsomeness, but it stretches to neglecting the love of others. This becomes the central part of the story. Until the old grandma describes what happens to someone who doesn't care about having the love of others, Edward has no reason to change. But when circumstances get rough for Edward and he's thrown into the ocean, kicked off a train, and treated to numerous other trials and tribulations, he finds that he gets great joy from the company of others and eventually wants others to love him.Edward reaches the breaking point regularly as he's often left with no choice but to endure hard times until they blow over. All he can do in his helplessness is cry out phrases like, "I have been loved!" to the stars in his lonely and unending frustration. That's pure drama right there. And of course it's compounded with an interesting near-death experience.Most of the characters in the story feel drawn to Edward and see him as something special that you don't find on just any old day. (I mean, how often do you find a hobo carrying around a children's doll?) But one or two characters simply despise him, enough to attempt his destruction. Like I said, I myself found Edward to be a likeable guy. Others might hate him. It's tough to be lukewarm around him anyway.The ending of the book is somewhat predictable, but I wouldn't put too much focus on originality for this particular story. I mean, you can say it borrowed a bit from things like the Velveteen Rabbit, or that other Newbery book about the doll that was around for 100 years - yet it doesn't really matter. Edward's story is simply told very well, and that's its strong point. Little things like the star motif sure add a lot.The illustrations are just amazing. They look like they come right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Most of the book's setting is probably taking place during the timeframe depicted on old Rockwell's pictures too, so the illustrations are a good fit as well.Okay, I admit, maybe this book will ring better with adults than children. I'm not sure. But you know, there's only so many books about serial killers and sci-fi UFOs that adults can read. Got to have a nice old-fashioned fairy tale every now and then, and a book like Edward Tulane's is perfect for that.

S**A

great book

ordered for my sons school. came perfect

D**Y

great book

my 5 year old really liked this book when we read it to her! she was totally engrossed in it!

B**C

Liked !

Good tale

A**R

Only book my 9yo has ever asked for!

She has reading disabilities and avoids books in general but after her teacher read some of this in class she begged me to find it for her! It’s beautifully written and doesn’t talk down to the reader- highly recommend

L**N

A great gift!

Purchased for my nephew's birthday. He loves it!!!

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