{"product_id":"the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane-a-heartwarming-tale-of-a-china-rabbits-quest-for-love-and-belonging-middle-grade-chapter-book-for-kids-ages-7-10-in-grades-2-5-9780763680909","title":"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)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . . Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. Along the way, we are shown a miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing black-and-white illustrations and a refreshed cover by Bagram Ibatoulline.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9780763680909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Massachusetts, United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.4(H)x13(L)x1.5(W)187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 187\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate DiCamillo\u003c\/b\u003e is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Orris and Timble, Mercy Watson, and Tales from Mercy Watson’s Deckawoo Drive series. Her books \u003ci\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Ulysses\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux\u003c\/i\u003e both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBagram Ibatoulline \u003c\/b\u003ehas illustrated many acclaimed books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Matchbox Diary\u003c\/i\u003e by Paul Fleischman; \u003ci\u003eOn the Blue Comet\u003c\/i\u003e by Rosemary Wells; \u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGreat Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, both by Kate DiCamillo; and \u003ci\u003eThe Serpent Came to Gloucester\u003c\/i\u003e by M. T. Anderson. Bagram Ibatoulline lives in Chichester, New York.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eJust because it’s intended for a younger audience doesn’t mean there isn’t something worthwhile in there for us all. \u003cbr\u003e—Sarah Jessica Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne reading is hardly enough to savor the rich philosophical nuances of DiCamillo’s story. I think I will go read it again right now.\u003cbr\u003e—The New York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eachingly beautiful\u003c\/b\u003e story shows a true master of writing at her very best.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story soars because of DiCamillo's lyrical use of language and her understanding of universal yearnings. This will be \u003cb\u003ea pleasure to read aloud\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce again, DiCamillo harkens back to an older storytelling style, \u003cb\u003efilled with magic\u003c\/b\u003e and the transformational power of love. . . . The reader will be transformed, too.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will be inevitable comparison of Edward Tulane to \u003ci\u003eThe Velveteen Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e, and Margery Williams's classic story can still charm after 83 years. But as delightful as it is, it can't match the \u003cb\u003eexquisite language, inventive plot twists, and memorable characters\u003c\/b\u003e of DiCamillo's tale.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly, boxed signature review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate sepia images that head each chapter and the full-color illustrations augment the \u003cb\u003eemotional tenor\u003c\/b\u003e of the book.\u003cbr\u003e—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiCamillo writes tenderly and lyrically\u003c\/b\u003e but with restraint, keeping a tight focus on Edward’s experience and gradual awakening.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBagram Ibatoulline's\u003cb\u003e exquisite illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e cast a warm light across this . . . tale by one of today's most admired writers for children.\u003cbr\u003e—Wall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo has carved out a distinct place as one of her generation's most beloved writers.\u003cbr\u003e—Chicago Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Edward's journey ends, \u003cb\u003ethe reader will be wishing this story could go on and on\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Washington Post Book World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the tradition of poignant, beloved children's classics like Don Freeman's \u003ci\u003eCorduroy \u003c\/i\u003eand Anna Sewell's \u003ci\u003eBlack Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e comes best-selling, Newbery Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillo's \u003cb\u003eutterly charming\u003c\/b\u003e creation \u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . With traditional illustrations and text that begs to be read aloud, \u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane\u003c\/i\u003e will quickly take a place of honor on every child's bookshelf, undoubtedly and deservedly.\u003cbr\u003e—Time Out New York Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo . . . is a natural children's-book writer.\u003cbr\u003e—Boston Herald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis choice is \u003cb\u003edestined to become a classic\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Dallas Morning News\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo’s book is as much\u003cb\u003e a literary miracle \u003c\/b\u003eas Edward’s transformation.\u003cbr\u003e—Raleigh News and Observer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo’s newest offering is full of lovely, stately language, a riveting plot and a message that is\u003cb\u003e heartwarming without being preachy\u003c\/b\u003e. Fans of \u003ci\u003eBecause of Winn-Dixie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux\u003c\/i\u003e will not be disappointed. . . .This tale has 'destined to be classic' written all over it, and it lives up to its great promise.\u003cbr\u003e—Book Page\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003erare and beautiful\u003c\/b\u003e book that remains in the soul.\u003cbr\u003e—San Diego Union-Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElegantly designed\u003c\/b\u003e, with delicate, full-color plate paintings by Bagram Ibatoulline, it has the look of a classic.\u003cbr\u003e—Miami Herald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLovingly told\u003c\/b\u003e, DiCamillo's affection for her characters shines through and overtakes you and by the book's end, readers will care deeply.\u003cbr\u003e—Honolulu Advertiser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new classic\u003c\/b\u003e has been forged.\u003cbr\u003e—Pittsburgh Post Gazette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003epowerful storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e of bestselling author DiCamillo paired with Ibatoulline’s luminous paintings, will leave no reader — child or adult — unmoved.\u003cbr\u003e—Child\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully designed, with plenty of\u003cb\u003e old fashioned illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Seattle Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003eriveting \u003c\/b\u003etale, by turns sad and joyous.\u003cbr\u003e—Scripps-Howard News Service, Best Children’s Books roundup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe miracle of Edward Tulane’s journey is the miracle of learning to love.\u003cbr\u003e—ForeWord Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExemplifies the art of bookmaking as well as excellence in storytelling and illustration.\u003cbr\u003e—Reading Today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003eremarkable, eloquent and genuinely moving \u003c\/b\u003estory. . . . Hang onto this title as one to remember for graduation gifts.\u003cbr\u003e—Denver Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIbatoulline outdoes himself — Yet even standing alone, the story soars because of DiCamillo’s lyrical use of language and universal yearnings.\u003cbr\u003e—Book Links\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sad yet hopeful story of a selfish china rabbit that learns to love is \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e, and the sepia-toned gouache illustrations make this book \u003cb\u003eone to treasure\u003c\/b\u003e for many years.\u003cbr\u003e—Kansas City Star","brand":"Kate DiCamillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46587138736345,"sku":"9780763680909","price":15.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9780763680909_fbde7c68-5331-43dc-8498-331afba47966.jpg?v=1746711826","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane-a-heartwarming-tale-of-a-china-rabbits-quest-for-love-and-belonging-middle-grade-chapter-book-for-kids-ages-7-10-in-grades-2-5-9780763680909","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}