From: Ruth I. Gordon <druthgo>
Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 13:18:46 -0700

The following title will be added to my list of memorable--more than memorable--books. It has already caused me much cogitation and agitation.

Yesterday, while I was reviewing my notes previous to writing some reviews, the awful thought hit me that a very fine, sensitive, and holding book, DiCamillo's "Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" might be given the "treatment." I very much fear that reseurrectionists and those who believe in the doctrine of reincarnation(s), both important parts of some religions, will read in "Edward Tulane" such theories. And then we may be involved in a merry chase to defend it as a children's book that contains a holding story and has the edge of sadness--and, yes, a triumph.

It is physically an aesthetic exemplar of excellent bookmaking in a presentation that DiCamillo's text deserves.

Meed I mention that I am very upset by the possibility of such a story becoming fodder for those who convert and subvert all matter of children's books to their own faiths.

Big Grandma
Received on Sat 27 May 2006 03:18:46 PM CDT