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Edward Tulane, a china rabbit who once lived in a house on Egypt Street and was cherished by his young owner Abilene, is unexpectedly lost. Kate DiCamillo guides readers through his amazing journey, taking him from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from an ailing child’s bedside to the bustling streets of Memphis. Along the way, the story reveals a miraculous truth: even the most delicate heart can learn to love, to endure loss, and to love again.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kate DiCamillo
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