This summer I read a book by the name of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. It is a tale about a china rabbit by the name of Edward Tulane. He begins his journey as the property of a wealthy girl named Abilene. When Edward is lost on a ship to England, he discovers that there is more to life than he had thought. Edward goes through many owners all with different lives and all have different opinions and uses of him.
In the beginning of the book, Edward is spoiled and thinks of himself so highly, it's as if he is a king, and with good reason. Abilene gives Edward all the love she could possibly give him. He has a wardrobe almost large enough for a human. He has the finest handmade silk suits and leather shoes. Edward has beautiful hats made specially so that his ears may go through the top. He has the life of a true gentleman. When he is lost, he finally sees that without dark there is no light in life.
Edward is found by a fisherman and goes home to his wife. When she mistakes Edward for a girl and he's dressed in dresses he feels like his pride has been dented. But when he was thrown away his heart called out to him and said to him two names Nelly. Lawrence.
After two more owners he again finds love when a boy takes him home for his sister, Sarah. Edward brought joy to a small dying girl with not much money and a alcoholic father that doesn't seem to love her. For the first time he felt warmth in a touch. Edward liked Sarah holding him. He didn't mind that he was called by a different name. When she leaves him along with the rest of the world he is heart broken.
In the end he is found by a new old friend. This book shows love in the small world we live in. I would strongly recommend this book. You are able to feel the emotions in the words. It is a exciting book that you never want to put down and you can read it again and again. You can't stop turning the pages, wanting to know what will happen next. I loved this book and anyone else who reads it will love it too.
