The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Reader’s Review

This moving story about a rabbit that learns to love others gets mixed reviews from kids and adults. The story follows a china rabbit toy who initially thinks very highly of itself and doesn’t love those that love it. But overtime as he meets different adults and children, he learns to open his heart and embrace their love despite his heartbreak after each loss. The story is likely to appeal more to older audiences because of the depth of the lessons it teaches. Younger readers may also appreciate the story of the toy and its many homes, but it is a very sad story and may bring the reader to tears on a number of occasions.

To look out for

• Islamic Values: The second owner thinks the rabbit is a girl and dresses him in girl’s clothing.
• Violence: In one chapter a father doesn’t care for his sick daughter, and slaps his son. When the daughter dies of consumption, the son runs away. In another chapter a store owner throws the rabbit and shatters his china head into 21 pieces. The rabbit thinks he is dying.