Book Review: The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane

In Fourth grade, my class read one of the most compelling books of my life, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This book is a heart warming story about a china rabbit doll who makes an astounding journey through the arms of many caretakers. A book written by Kate Dicamillo gives a breathtaking theme of how strong love can be, but also how it can be taken for granted and dragged through the dirt. It demonstrates to young readers that love is not only a romantic item but also a strong connection between two people who care for eachother. The overall theme of the book can be summarized by a single quote: "If you have no intention of loving or being loved, then the whole journey is pointless." Edward reminds older readers that love can still be coming for them. An overall message from the book emphasizes how bitterness can change your life. Words of praise chants such as: "This charming book is destined to be read aloud, shared, and savored by young and old alike. It has an old-fashioned

Abilene makes Edward her top priority while traveling until some boys get a hold of him. They use him as a football and then one of the boys loses hold of Edward and he goes overboard. While Edward lays on the ocean floor he begins to learn that your life can be turned upside down in a split second. This begins to humble Edward. Edward spends nearly a year lodged into the sand on the ocean floor until a storm breaks him free. A local fisherman catches him and takes him home to his wife.The fisherman’s wife, Nelly, treats Edward like her own child. Although Nelly dresses Edward in girl clothes he doesn’t seem to mind because he hasn’t been loved or cared for in a long time. This lesson here is probably one of the most important ones. This chapter in Edward’s life shows him starting to love someone. Granted it wasn’t the life or the love he was used to, he was grateful to be in someone’s arms