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dallasrobyn's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet, little book. Quick read, perfect for a stay-at-home sick day.
annie_g_scott's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
geisttull's review against another edition
4.0
read this to my family and we all loved it. went to see Kate DiCamillo while we were reading it and were very impressed with her. We've loved all of her books.
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
2.0
It was just like every other day until a trick magician came along and performed actual magic! I like to read the characters fates found themselves at the elephant and to find its true meaning.
johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
5.0
This is a really gorgeous book. The story is magical, it's beautifully written but there are underlying themes... it's about more than just a boy who is looking for his sister, an elephant that comes crashing thru the opera house roof dramatically changing lives, it is about love and relationships, loneliness and darkness but also hope and warmth.
I don't think I am in a position to criticize DiCamillo, I think she is wildly talented, but I think this is the book Edward Tulane was intended to be. It's a fable and it's symbolic like that story but it's plot is so much better...more believable & more real. Much more enticing to me anyway. These kinds of stories though sometimes do not seem like they are for children but this is the kind of book I would give to an adult who believes children's literature is beneath them. It lifts up the class of the genre in a way. All that said I am not sure what a child would think of the book and I'm anxiously awaiting to find out.
I don't think I am in a position to criticize DiCamillo, I think she is wildly talented, but I think this is the book Edward Tulane was intended to be. It's a fable and it's symbolic like that story but it's plot is so much better...more believable & more real. Much more enticing to me anyway. These kinds of stories though sometimes do not seem like they are for children but this is the kind of book I would give to an adult who believes children's literature is beneath them. It lifts up the class of the genre in a way. All that said I am not sure what a child would think of the book and I'm anxiously awaiting to find out.
wylanslcve's review against another edition
4.0
This was a little bit different to what I was expecting, but I honestly preferred it that way! It’s a beautiful story of love, loss, hope and grief that was surprisingly dark for a middle grade book, but an absolute marvel nonetheless!
kristenremenar's review against another edition
3.0
It's like a beautiful, bizarre dream.... I liked reading it (love DiCamillo's weaving of words) but I wonder how kids will react to it.
melodyharmon's review against another edition
3.0
This is a very unique book. It has a different storyline and set up than most books out there.