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Violence
Barely any
Edward witnesses some hard human circumstances; a death is central to the emotional arc
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The death of a beloved character handled with complete honesty; Edward's long journey requires patience and emotional openness
What this book is about
Edward Tulane is a china rabbit of great beauty and complete self-absorption. He belongs to Abilene Tulane, who loves him. When he falls into the sea, his journey takes him from a fisherman's cottage to a hobo's companionship to a dying child's arms. DiCamillo's short novel is one of the most honest children's books about love and loss: it insists that to love is to risk grief, and that the grief is worth the love.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A child's death handled with honesty rather than softening
A demanding emotional arc about love and loss
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