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Description
A timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning full-color plates by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love. "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... read more
Summary
"Once in a house on Egypt Street..."
Edward Tulane was a china rabbit who was pampered, and preciously cared for by his owner, Abilene. Abilene bought Edward silk outfits and a pocket watch. As I read I thought Edward as a real person instead of a china rabbit. But Edward did not care... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Edward Tulane: A haughty, selfish, spoiled china rabbit who is later lost at sea and begins his miraculous journey.
- Abilene: A loyal owner who loves Edward with all of her little heart and cares for him as if he were a rabbit-child.
- Pellagrina: A very old woman who can look deep inside of Edward and see that he does not care for Abilene... for anything... or does he?
Memorable Quotes
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“I am done with being loved. I'm done with loving. It's too painful.”
Edward -
“You disappoint me.”
Pellegrina - Show all quotations from this book (warning: contains spoilers)
First Sentence
Once in a house on Egypt street, there lived a rabbit who was made almost entirely out of china.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Kate DiCamillo (Author)
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