The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
"The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" is a coming-of-age tale about a mute boy, Edgar, who communicates with his family and dogs through sign language. He lives on a farm in Wisconsin with his parents, where they breed a fictional type of dog. After his father's mysterious death, Edgar suspects his uncle, who has recently returned to the farm, is responsible. The boy flees into the wilderness with three of his dogs, where he must learn to survive on his own. When he eventually returns home, he faces a dramatic confrontation with his uncle, leading to a tragic, yet transformative end.
The 8391st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 562
- Words
- 192,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)