The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

About the Authors

is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux, which received a Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Tiger Rising, which was a National Book Award Finalist; the best-selling Mercy Watson series; and The Magician’s Elephant. About The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, she says, “One Christmas, I received an elegantly dressed toy rabbit as a gift. A few days later, I dreamed that the rabbit was facedown on the ocean floor — lost and waiting to be found. In telling the story, I was lost for a good while, too. And then, finally, like Edward, I was found.” Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis.

is the illustrator of Crossing by Philip Booth; The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Stephen Mitchell; The Animal Hedge by Paul Fleischman; Hana in the Time of the Tulips by Deborah Noyes; The Serpent Came to Gloucester by M. T. Anderson; The Tinderbox by Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Stephen Mitchell; and Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo. About The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, he says, “It was a singular experience to work on the illustrations for Edward Tulane and to be there with him on his journey. I must admit, I was a bit wistful when I came to the end of the road on this very special book.”

Also by Kate DiCamillo:

Because of Winn-Dixie

The Magician’s Elephant

The Tale of Despereaux

The Tiger Rising

Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride

Mercy Watson Fights Crime

Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Mercy Watson:

Something Wonky This Way Comes

Great Joy