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emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Working with a student recently, I recommended that she read Ann Patchett's essay on revisiting the work of Kate DiCamillo. And in doing so, I was inspired by Patchett to do the very same. I breezed through Edward Tulane last night in an hour, and what a glorious sixty minutes that was. To be loved and to be open to love -- life's greatest gifts.
If you haven't read this classic yet, you are missing out. And if you have but not in a long while, take it from me: it's worth the re-read!
If you haven't read this classic yet, you are missing out. And if you have but not in a long while, take it from me: it's worth the re-read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Alcohol