Kate DiCamillo

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Candlewick Press, 2006 Ages 7 and up ISBN 978-0-7636-2589-4

Once, 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 treated him with the utmost care and 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 top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hobos camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle: even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.

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“But a story for today about a toy rabbit? Okay, I thought, Kate DiCamillo can make me cry for a motherless child and a mongrel stray. She can wring  my heart following the trials of two lonely children and a cage d tiger, and bring tears to my eyes for a brave little lovesick mouse, but why should I care what happens to an arrogant, over-dressed china rabbit? But I did care, desperately, and I think I can safely predict you will, too.” (Katherine Paterson, in  Publishers Weekly )

This achingly beautiful story shows a true master of writing at her very best. Edward Tulane is an exceedingly vain, cold-hearted china rabbit owned by 10-year-old Abilene Tulane, who dearly loves him. Her grandmother relates a fairy tale about a princess who never felt love; she then whispers to Edward that he disappoints her. His path to redemption begins when he falls overboard during the family’s ocean journey. Sinking to the bottom of the sea where he will spend 297 days, Edward feels his first emotion—fear. Caught in a fisherman’s net, he lives with the old man and his wife and begins to care about his humans. Then their adult daughter takes him to the dump, where a dog and a hobo find him. They ride the rails together until Edward is cruelly separated from them. His heart is truly broken when next owner, four-year-old Sarah Ruth, dies. He recalls Abilene’s grandmother with a new sense of humility, wishing she knew that he has learned to love. When his head is shattered by an angry man, Edward wants to join Sarah Ruth but those he has loved convince him to live. Repaired by a doll store owner, he closes his heart to love, as it is too painful, until a wise doll tells him that he that he must open his heart for someone to love him. This superb book is beautifully written in spare yet stirring language. The tender look at the changes from arrogance to grateful loving is perfectly delineated. Ibatoulline’s lovely sepia-toned gouache illustrations and beautifully rendered color plates are exquisite. An ever-so-marvelous tale. ( School Library Journal , starred review)

As she did in her Newbery Medal Book,  The Tale of Despereaux  (2004), DiCamillo tucks important messages into this story and once more plumbs the mystery of the heart—or, in this case, the heartless. Edward Tulane is a china rabbit with an extensive wardrobe. He belongs to 10-year-old Abilene, who thinks almost as highly of Edward as Edward does of himself. Even young children will soon realize that Edward is riding for a fall. And fall he does, into the sea, after mean boys rip him from Abilene’s hands during an ocean voyage. Thus begins Edward’s journey from watery grave to the gentle embrace of a fisherman’s wife, to the care of a hobo and his dog, and into the hands of a dying girl. Then, pure meanness breaks Edward apart, and love and sacrifice put him back together—until just the right child finds him. With every person who touches him, Edward’s heart grows a little bit softer and a little bit bigger. Bruised and battered, Edward is at his most beautiful, and  beautiful  is a fine word to describe the artwork. Ibatoulline outdoes himself; his precisely rendered sepia-tone drawings and color plates of high artistic merit are an integral part of this handsomely designed package. Yet even standing alone, the story soars because of DiCamillo’s lyrical use of language and her understanding of universal yearnings. This will be a pleasure to read aloud. ( Booklist , starred review)

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"Someone will come for you, but first you must open your heart. . . ." Once, 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 treated him with the utmost care and 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 top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes’ camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.

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Kate DiCamillo is the author of Because of Winn-Dixie (a Newbery Honor book), The Tiger Rising (a National Book Award finalist), and The Tale of Despereaux (a Newbery Medal Winner). She recently completed a series of early chapter books about a pig named Mercy Watson. The Miraculous Journey… More about Kate DiCamillo

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The Incredible Journey meets The Mouse and His Child, an enchanting tale that begs to be read aloud. The magical story of the adventures of a lost toy rabbit from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the Newbery Medal. Abilene loves her blue china rabbit, but Edward Tulane is extremely vain and only loves himself. On a voyage from New York to London, Edward falls overboard and from there finds himself on an amazing journey. He travels with tramps, works as a scarecrow, comforts a dying child ... and finally learns what it is to truly love.

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Kate DiCamillo’s writing journey has been a truly remarkable one. She grew up in Florida and moved to Minnesota in her twenties, when homesickness and a bitter winter led her to write Because of Winn-Dixie — her first published novel, which became a runaway bestseller and snapped up a Newbery Honor. The Tiger Rising, her second novel, was also set in Florida and went on to become a National Book Award finalist. Since then, the best-selling author has explored settings as varied as a medieval castle and a magician’s theater while continuing to enjoy great success, winning two Newbery Medals and being named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She now has over 40 million books in print worldwide.

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Edward Tulane is a vain and selfish china rabbit whose memorable journey teaches him what love is as well as the pain it can cause. This sparsely told tale is evocative and comes full circle bringing Edward and his story to a satisfying resolution.

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THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE

by Kate DiCamillo ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2006

Once again, DiCamillo harkens back to an older storytelling style, filled with magic and the transformational power of love. Edward Tulane is a china rabbit—dapper and serious and more than a little superior. His mistress, Abilene Tulane, loved him and “thought almost as highly of Edward as Edward thought of himself.” Edward is interested in little beyond his own comfort and beauty. Indeed, everyone except for Abilene’s grandmother, Pellegrina, condescends to him. She commissioned his making, ordered his dapper clothing and smart pocket watch and, in the end, demanded a good deal more of Edward than he thought he wanted to give. Her warning, “You disappoint me,” thrusts Edward into the adventure that becomes his life. He learns about love, loss and consequences. Somewhere between fairy tale and fable, DiCamillo spins the tale of Edward, transformed by the lives he touches. The reader will be transformed too. Sumptuous gouache illustrations complement the old-fashioned, dramatic narrative. Keep the tissues handy for this one. ( Fiction. 7+)

Pub Date: March 1, 2006

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Page Count: 228

Publisher: Candlewick

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Kate DiCamillo’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , published in 2006, is a novel about the life of Edward Tulane , a three-foot tall china rabbit. While the book functions like a fairy tale, having magical content and a clear moral, both young and adult audiences can relate to the themes of love and loss that Edward endures. Although the chapters are short, and the language is geared towards children, the themes serve as a larger metaphor for adults as well.

The story begins by introducing Edward Tulane, a china rabbit made for a wealthy little girl named Abilene . A third-person omniscient narrator tells Edward’s story and makes it clear that Edward is a sentient, conscious being on the inside, but on the outside, he appears like a normal toy rabbit. He has jointed arms and legs, but he can’t move on his own nor speak. In this way, life happens to Edward, but he has no control over his own. The narrative begins in the 1930s.

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The novel follows a linear timeline, starting with Edward’s life with his first owner, Abilene. Although it’s never explicitly stated how Edward received consciousness, it’s implied that Abilene’s grandmother, Pellegrina , had something to do with it. Pellegrina had Edward made for Abilene, and while most people treat Edward like a toy, Pellegrina speaks directly to Edward; she tells him that she’s disappointed in him for being so selfish and not loving Abilene. This warning sets off a cataclysm of events for Edward. He is soon separated from Abilene, and the novel chronicles Edward’s life with the various people who save him.

While on one hand the novel is about Edward Tulane, on the other, it’s really about the people who take him in after he’s separated from Abilene. Each person that rescues Edward is really in need of being rescued themselves, and each person finds hope and comfort in Edward’s presence. As Edward lives with new people and hears their often tragic stories, he begins to not only understand love, but he begins to feel it as well. However, he begins to realize that inherent to love is the feeling of loss, and he soon begins to understand despair. Once he’s at one of his lowest points, he’s visited by Pellegrina. She doesn’t speak, but it’s clear that her presence is an omen of some sort. By the end of the novel, Edward desires to love again despite all his loss, and he ends up being reunited with Abilene through her daughter, Maggie.

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Central to Edward’s journey is a bedtime story that Pellegrina tells him and Abilene one night. The story is about a princess who never feels love, and it ends with the princess being turned into a warthog, killed, and eaten. Abilene says that the story is pointless because it doesn’t have a happy ending, and Pellegrina implies that so too is life pointless without love. Throughout Edward’s journey, he realizes that Pellegrina’s story was about him, and the novel becomes about his personal revelation of how love gives life purpose. 

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'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane'

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By Kate DiCamillo

  • May 14, 2006

Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a rabbit who was made almost entirely of china. He had china arms and china legs, china paws and a china head, a china torso and a china nose. His arms and legs were jointed and joined by wire so that his china elbows and china knees could be bent, giving him much freedom of movement.

His ears were made of real rabbit fur, and beneath the fur, there were strong, bendable wires, which allowed the ears to be arranged into poses that reflected the rabbit's mood-jaunty, tired, full of ennui. His tail, too, was made of real rabbit fur and was fluffy and soft and well shaped.

The rabbit's name was Edward Tulane, and he was tall. He measured almost three feet from the tip of his ears to the tip of his feet; his eyes were painted a penetrating and intelligent blue.

In all, Edward Tulane felt himself to be an exceptional specimen. Only his whiskers gave him pause. They were long and elegant (as they should be), but they were of uncertain origin. Edward felt quite strongly that they were not the whiskers of a rabbit. Whom the whiskers had belonged to initially-what unsavory animal-was a question that Edward could not bear to consider for too long. And so he did not. He preferred, as a rule, not to think unpleasant thoughts.

Edward's mistress was a ten-year-old, dark-haired girl named Abilene Tulane, who thought almost as highly of Edward as Edward thought of himself. Each morning after she dressed herself for school, Abilene dressed Edward.

The china rabbit was in possession of an extraordinary wardrobe composed of handmade silk suits, custom shoes fashioned from the finest leather and designed specifically for his-rabbit feet, and a wide array of hats equipped with holes so that they could easily fit over Edward's large and expressive ears. Each pair of well-cut pants had a small pocket for Edward's gold pocket watch. Abilene wound this watch for him each morning.

"Now, Edward," she said to him after she was done winding the watch, "when the big hand is on the twelve and the little hand is on the three, I will come home to you."

She placed Edward on a chair in the dining room and positioned the chair so that Edward was looking out the window and could see the path that led up to the Tulane front door. Abilene balanced the watch on his left leg. She kissed the tips of his ears, and then she left and Edward spent the day staring out at Egypt Street, listening to the tick of his watch and waiting.

Of all the seasons of the year, the rabbit most preferred winter, for the sun set early then and the dining-room windows became dark and Edward could see his own reflection in the glass. And what a reflection it was! What an elegant figure he cut! Edward never ceased to be amazed at his own fineness.

In the evening, Edward sat at the dining-room table with the other members of the Tulane family: Abilene; her mother and father; and Abilene's grandmother, who was called Pellegrina. True, Edward's ears barely cleared the tabletop, and true also, he spent the duration of the meal staring straight ahead at nothing but the bright and blinding white of the tablecloth. But he was there, a rabbit at the table.

Abilene's parents found it charming that Abilene considered Edward real, and that she sometimes requested that a phrase or story be repeated because Edward had not heard it.

"Papa," Abilene would say, "I'm afraid that Edward didn't catch that last bit."

Abilene's father would then turn in the direction of Edward's ears and speak slowly, repeating what he had just said for the benefit of the china rabbit. Edward pretended, out of courtesy to Abilene, to listen. But, in truth, he was not very interested in what people had to say. And also, he did not care for Abilene's parents and their condescending manner toward him. All adults, in fact, condescended to him.

Only Abilene's grandmother spoke to him as Abilene did, as one equal to another. Pellegrina was very old. She had a large, sharp nose and bright, black eyes that shone like dark stars. It was Pellegrina who was responsible for Edward's existence. It was she who had commissioned his making, she who had ordered his silk suits and his pocket watch, his jaunty hats and his bendable ears, his fine leather shoes and his jointed arms and legs, all from a master craftsman in her native France. It was Pellegrina who had given him as a gift to Abilene on her seventh birthday.

And it was Pellegrina who came each night to tuck Abilene into her bed and Edward into his.

"Will you tell us a story, Pellegrina?" Abilene asked her grandmother each night.

"Not tonight, lady," said Pellegrina.

"When?" asked Abilene. "What night?"

"Soon," said Pellegrina. "Soon there will be a story."

And then she turned off the light, and Edward and Abilene lay in the dark of the bedroom.

"I love you, Edward," Abilene said each night after Pellegrina had left. She said those words and then she waited, almost as if she expected Edward to say something in return.

Edward said nothing. He said nothing because, of course, he could not speak. He lay in his small bed next to Abilene's large one. He stared up at the ceiling and listened to the sound of her breath entering and leaving her body, knowing that soon she would be asleep. Because Edward's eyes were painted on and he could not close them, he was always awake.

Sometimes, if Abilene put him into his bed on his side instead of on his back, he could see through the cracks in the curtains and out into the dark night. On clear nights, the stars shone, and their pinprick light comforted Edward in a way that he could not quite understand. Often, he stared at the stars all night until the dark finally gave way to dawn. . . .

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Kate DiCamillo; Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)

In a house on Egypt Street lives a china rabbit named Edward Tulane, doted over by his girl, ten-year-old Abilene Tulane. Every day she dresses the rabbit in one of his fine silk suits and winds his gold pocket watch. "I love you Edward," Abilene says to Edward each night before bed. Edward does not respond, first because he can't speak or move, being a china rabbit, but also because Edward's love is reserved for himself. He never ceases to be amazed at his own elegance. Edward was given to Abilene by her grandmother, Pelligrina, and the old woman is on to him. She tells Abilene a story about a princess who loves no one and comes to a bad end, and she whispers into Edward's fur-covered ear, "You disappoint me."

Edward's journey begins on board the Queen Mary , when the Tulane family sets sail for London. Two young brothers grab him off the deck chair, rip his clothes from him and toss him back and forth. Edward goes overboard. Can a china rabbit drown? Landing at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, he experiences his "first genuine and true emotion. Edward Tulane was afraid." In the years to come, he will be rescued by a fisherman, thrown into the garbage, taken in by a hobo and his dog, hung up in a garden as a scarecrow, saved by a boy whose little sister is gravely ill, and brought to a toy store.

The exquisite full-page color acrylic gouache plates, one per chapter, and the smaller halftone, sepia-colored watercolors give the book a Depression era feel. Electronic book readers may be convenient to use, but they won't convey the joy and personal connection children feel when they pick up this to-be-treasured example of fine bookmaking. Mind you, the book, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for fiction, experienced somewhat of a backlash when it came out. Some of us loved it instantly and found it to be a transformative story about the power of love. Others found it manipulative, dark, and overly melodramatic, with a rabbit tortured by his extreme experiences. In which camp will you and your children find yourself? Look at the comments on Amazon to see the startling range of opinions. Whatever you do, make sure you finish the whole book before you judge it.

The story is an instant classic and a read-aloud with everything that readers love-lyrical writing that never condescends; a haughty rabbit who learns his lesson the hard way, through much tragedy and trial; and, finally, a satisfyingly twisty ending that brings the reader full circle (and made me tear up more than a dozen times). Edward's transformation does not come easily. He is humiliated, humbled, weary, and overwhelmed; he gives in to despair, but in the end, he gets his heart working.

Camillo seems to be saying to readers, "Get back on the bike. You can do it. Never give up. Life isn't easy, but it's worth it." For some readers, this might be the first book that makes them cry and experience an emotional connection. They won't like Edward at first, but they will want to read his story more than once. As a family read, it will give you and your kids much to contemplate. For instance, Edward leaves behind so many sad souls who have come to depend on him. It's interesting to consider the impact he has on their lives. What might have happened to them after he moved on? If your favorite toy could think, how might it describe itself? How has it changed your life? For far more ideas, see Judy Freeman's teacher's guide online at www.edwardtulane.com . The site also includes a Reader's Theater script of a climactic chapter in the book and a behind-the-scenes video with the author and illustrator.

Reviewed by : JF.

Themes : ADVENTURE & ADVENTURERS. FANTASY. LOVE. RABBITS.

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Adapted by Dwyane Hartford From the book by Kate DiCamillo

Directed by Dennis O’Connell

A remarkable and marvelous odyssey in which Edward, a china rabbit doll, learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again.

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Adapted from the book by Kate DiCamillo

by Dwayne Hartford

Directed by Mira Hirsch

December 9-24, 2022

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Everyone's favorite china rabbit is back!

"DiCamillo has carved out a distinct place as one of her generation's most beloved writers."

—Chicago Tribune

About the Show

Everyone’s favorite vain and haughty china rabbit is back on the Synchronicity stage.  His vest is buttoned tight and his gold pocket watch is set, but who might he be now?  Oh, it’s just old Edward Tulane.

But just for now.  He’ll have to battle the high seas, pass through the hands of a fisherman, befriend a happy hobo, comfort a sick child on his not-so-planned adventure to find his way home. 

Based on Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning novel, and adapted by Dwayne Hartford, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane takes us on an unexpected magical journey to discover the transformative powers of love.

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Dwayne Hartford (Playwright) - is the Artistic Director at Childsplay in Tempe, Ariz., where all of his plays for young audiences have premiered. Eric and Elliot  won the 2005 AATE Distinguished Play Award. The Imaginators  was produced and aired on KAET TV, the Phoenix PBS affiliate.  His adaptation of  A Tale of Two Cities  was part of New York University’s New Plays for Young Audiences Workshop and has been performed at Seattle Children’s Theatre, People’s Light and Theatre, and Wheelock Family Theatre.  The Bully Pulpit  is included in the anthology  The Bully Plays  and is being produced in schools and communities around the country.  Dwayne lives in Phoenix and received his B.F.A. degree from the Boston Conservatory.

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Kate DiCamillo (Writer) - Kate DiCamillo is the author of many books for young readers. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal ( Flora & Ulysses  in 2014 and  The Tale of Despereaux  in 2004); the Newbery Honor ( Because of Winn-Dixie,  2001), the Boston Globe Horn Book Award ( The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,  2006), and the Theodor Geisel Medal and honor ( Bink and Gollie,  co-author Alison McGhee, 2011;  Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride,  2007). She is a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Emerita, appointed by the Library of Congress.

A native of Florida, Kate now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Mira Hirsch

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Embark on a heartwarming adventure with “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”! Kate DiCamillo’s enchanting novel weaves a captivating tale of a toy rabbit’s extraordinary voyage. Through her masterful use of personification , vivid imagery , and a touch of magical realism, DiCamillo breathes life into Edward’s journey, exploring themes of love, loss, and the transformative power of empathy. Get ready to be swept away by the lyrical prose and the unforgettable literary devices that make “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” a timeless treasure.

  • Love and Compassion : The theme of love and compassion is at the heart of the novel. DiCamillo emphasizes the transformative power of love, as Edward learns to open his heart and develop empathy towards others. The story celebrates the profound connections we can form through acts of kindness and understanding.
  • Loss and Grief : The theme of loss and grief is explored as Edward experiences separation from his loved ones. DiCamillo delves into the emotional journey of coming to terms with loss, highlighting the pain and the healing that can come from embracing the memories and the lessons learned through these experiences.
  • Identity and Self-Discovery : The theme of identity and self-discovery is central to the novel. As Edward embarks on his journey, he undergoes a transformation and gains a deeper understanding of his true self. DiCamillo explores the idea of finding one’s identity through encounters with others and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness.
  • Empathy and Connection : The theme of empathy and connection runs throughout the narrative. As Edward encounters different characters and experiences their joys and sorrows, he learns the value of compassion and the power of genuine connection. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and caring for others.
  • Resilience and Perseverance : The theme of resilience and perseverance is depicted through Edward’s journey. Despite facing numerous challenges and hardships, Edward finds the strength to endure and adapt. DiCamillo highlights the importance of resilience in the face of adversity and the rewards that come from staying steadfast.
  • The Power of Storytelling : The theme of the power of storytelling is woven throughout the novel. DiCamillo demonstrates how stories can inspire, heal, and bring people together. Edward’s own journey becomes a story of hope and resilience that touches the lives of those he encounters.
  • Selflessness and Sacrifice : The theme of selflessness and sacrifice is explored through characters who put others’ needs before their own. DiCamillo showcases the transformative effects of acts of selflessness and the profound impact they can have on individuals and communities.

Use of Literary Devices ✍🏽

  • Personification : Personification is used to give human qualities to non-human characters or objects. In the novel, Edward Tulane, a toy rabbit, is personified, enabling readers to connect with and empathize with his thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
  • Imagery : Imagery is employed to create vivid sensory experiences for readers. Kate DiCamillo’s descriptive language paints detailed pictures of settings, characters, and events, allowing readers to visualize the story with rich and vivid imagery .
  • Symbolism : Symbolism is utilized to represent deeper meanings and concepts. For example, the pocket watch represents the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life, while the journey itself becomes a symbol of growth and self-discovery.
  • Flashback : Flashbacks are incorporated to provide backstory and enhance character development. DiCamillo utilizes flashbacks to reveal important events in Edward’s past, shedding light on his relationships and the experiences that have shaped him.
  • Metaphor : Metaphors are employed to make comparisons and convey abstract ideas. For instance, Edward’s journey can be seen as a metaphor for personal growth and transformation, as he learns valuable lessons and evolves throughout his travels.
  • Repetition : Repetition is used to create emphasis and reinforce certain ideas or themes. DiCamillo repeats certain phrases or motifs, such as “Someone will come,” to underscore the importance of hope and the interconnectedness of the characters’ journeys.
  • Foreshadowing : Foreshadowing is employed to hint at future events, building anticipation and suspense. DiCamillo drops subtle clues throughout the narrative, creating a sense of intrigue and inviting readers to speculate about the outcome of Edward’s journey.
  • Alliteration : Alliteration is utilized to create rhythm and enhance the musicality of the prose. DiCamillo employs the repetition of consonant sounds to add a lyrical quality to the story, engaging readers and immersing them in the narrative.
  • Parallelism : Parallelism is used to draw connections and create patterns within the narrative. DiCamillo employs parallel structures in sentences or events to highlight similarities or contrasts, adding depth and resonance to the story’s themes and motifs.
  • Dialogue : Dialogue is employed to bring characters to life, reveal their personalities, and advance the plot . DiCamillo’s authentic and emotive dialogue captures the characters’ voices and provides insights into their thoughts and emotions, fostering a deeper connection between readers and the story.

Examples of Literary Devices 📋

1. Personification

Personification is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings.

2. Symbolism

Symbolism involves using symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the words “like” or “as”.

How does Kate DiCamillo use personification in the novel?

Kate DiCamillo uses personification in “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” to give human qualities to the toy rabbit protagonist, Edward Tulane. This literary device allows readers to connect with Edward on a deeper emotional level, as they can understand his thoughts, feelings, and experiences as if he were a human character.

What role does symbolism play in the story?

Symbolism plays a significant role in the novel. For instance, Edward’s journey itself is symbolic of personal growth and transformation. Other symbols, such as the pocket watch and the ocean, represent the passage of time and the vastness of life’s experiences. These symbols add depth and layers of meaning to the story, inviting readers to reflect on the broader themes and messages conveyed through these symbolic elements.

How does Kate DiCamillo use imagery to enhance the storytelling?

Kate DiCamillo employs vivid imagery throughout the novel to create sensory experiences for readers. Her descriptive language paints detailed pictures of settings, characters, and events, allowing readers to visualize the story with rich and vibrant imagery . This adds depth to the narrative and immerses readers in Edward’s journey, making the reading experience more vivid and engaging.

Can you provide examples of foreshadowing in the book?

Foreshadowing is used in “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” to hint at future events and build anticipation. For example, the repetition of the phrase “Someone will come” foreshadows the eventual reunions Edward will have with his loved ones. These instances of foreshadowing create suspense and intrigue, keeping readers engaged as they anticipate the unfolding of events in the story.

How does dialogue contribute to character development?

Dialogue plays a crucial role in character development in the novel. Through authentic and emotive dialogue, Kate DiCamillo reveals the personalities, thoughts, and emotions of the characters. Readers gain insights into their motivations, fears, and growth, forming a deeper connection with them and enhancing their understanding of the story. Dialogue also drives the plot forward and allows for meaningful interactions among the characters.

What effect does repetition have on the narrative?

Repetition is used strategically in the novel to create emphasis and reinforce certain ideas or themes. The repetition of phrases like “I am not lost” and “Someone will come” reinforces the importance of hope, resilience, and the interconnectedness of the characters’ journeys. This repetition adds depth and resonance to the story, emphasizing key messages and enhancing the emotional impact on readers.

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    192pp. ISBN. -7636-2589-2. LC Class. PZ7.D5455 Be 2000. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a 2006 novel by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. Following the life of a china rabbit, the book won the 2006 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award in Fiction category.

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    108,690 ratings12,773 reviews. A timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning full-color plates by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good he was owned by a girl ...

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    With traditional illustrations and text that begs to be read aloud, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will quickly take a place of honor on every child's bookshelf, undoubtedly and deservedly. —Time Out New York Kids DiCamillo . . . is a natural children's-book writer. —Boston Herald This choice is destined to become a classic.

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    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Candlewick Press, 2006. Ages 7 and up. ISBN 978--7636-2589-4. Once, 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 treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely.

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    About The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. The #1 New York Times bestseller is available in paperback! This timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane.

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    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane follows Edward on just that — a miraculous journey around the world, where he learns what it means to feel loss, and how to truly feel love. A poignant and transformative read about the power of love. ... As Ivey brings Edward's travels full circle, listeners will wholly believe his subtle yet magical ...

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    In telling THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, I was lost for a good long while, too. And then, finally, like Edward, I was found." BAGRAM IBATOULLINE is the illustrator of CROSSING by Philip Booth; THE NIGHTINGALE by Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Stephen Mitchell; THE ANIMAL HEDGE by Paul Fleischman; HANA in the TIME of the TULIPS by ...

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    About The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane "Someone will come for you, but first you must open your heart. . . ." Once, 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 treated him with the utmost care and ...

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    The magical story of the adventures of a lost toy rabbit from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the Newbery Medal. Abilene loves her blue china rabbit, but Edward Tulane is extremely vain and only loves himself. On a voyage from New York to London, Edward falls overboard and from there finds himself on an amazing journey.

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    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Kate DiCamillo. Candlewick Press, Sep 8, 2009 - Juvenile Fiction - 224 pages. The #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller -- now in a digest edition (Age 7 and up) Once, 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 ...

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    Edward Tulane is a vain and selfish china rabbit whose memorable journey teaches him what love is as well as the pain it can cause. This sparsely told tale is evocative and comes full circle bringing Edward and his story to a satisfying resolution. ... The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane ... and magical medieval setting, Kate DiCamillo's ...

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    Once again, DiCamillo harkens back to an older storytelling style, filled with magic and the transformational power of love. Edward Tulane is a china rabbit—dapper and serious and more than a little superior. His mistress, Abilene Tulane, loved him and "thought almost as highly of Edward as Edward thought of himself." Edward is interested in little beyond his own comfort and beauty ...

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    The magical story of the adventures of a lost toy rabbit from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the Newbery Medal. Abilene loves her blue china rabbit, but Edward Tulane is extremely vain and only loves himself. On a voyage from New York to London, Edward falls overboard and from there finds himself on an amazing journey.

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    Overview. Kate DiCamillo's The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, published in 2006, is a novel about the life of Edward Tulane, a three-foot tall china rabbit. While the book functions like a fairy tale, having magical content and a clear moral, both young and adult audiences can relate to the themes of love and loss that Edward endures.

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    May 14, 2006. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a rabbit who was made almost entirely of china. He had china arms and china legs, china paws and a china head, a china torso and a china ...

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    She tells Abilene a story about a princess who loves no one and comes to a bad end, and she whispers into Edward's fur-covered ear, "You disappoint me." Edward's journey begins on board the Queen Mary, when the Tulane family sets sail for London. Two young brothers grab him off the deck chair, rip his clothes from him and toss him back and forth.

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    Embark on a magical journey with Edward Tulane, the porcelain rabbit who learns the true meaning of love! Dive into this captivating review of the stage prod...

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    October 20 - 29, 2023. Adapted by Dwyane Hartford. From the book by Kate DiCamillo. Directed by Dennis O'Connell. A remarkable and marvelous odyssey in which Edward, a china rabbit doll, learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again. Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC ...

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    The magical story of the adventures of a lost toy rabbit from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the Newbery Medal. Abilene loves her blue china rabbit, but Edward Tulane is extremely vain and only loves himself. On a voyage from New York to London, Edward falls overboard and from there finds himself on an amazing journey.

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    Oh, it's just old Edward Tulane. But just for now. He'll have to battle the high seas, pass through the hands of a fisherman, befriend a happy hobo, comfort a sick child on his not-so-planned adventure to find his way home. Based on Kate DiCamillo's award-winning novel, and adapted by Dwayne Hartford, The Miraculous Journey of Edward ...

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    Embark on a heartwarming adventure with "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"! Kate DiCamillo's enchanting novel weaves a captivating tale of a toy rabbit's extraordinary voyage. ... Through her masterful use of personification, vivid imagery, and a touch of magical realism, DiCamillo breathes life into Edward's journey, exploring ...