A review by bella_cavicchi
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Bagram Ibatoulline, Kate DiCamillo

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!
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