The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life on his family's farm in remote northern Wisconsin, where they raise and train an extraordinary breed of dog. But when tragedy mysteriously strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by three yearling dogs. He comes of age in the wild, struggling for survival, until the day Edgar is forced to choose between leaving forever and returning home to learn the truth behind what has happened.
Filled with breathtaking scenes--the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain--The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a meditation on the limits of language and what lies beyond, a brilliantly inventive retelling of an ancient story, and an epic tale of devotion, betrayal, and courage in the American heartland.
Format: Paperback | 384 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.9 x 3.6 | 516g
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Fourth Estate
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 0007265077
ISBN13: 9780007265077
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Some minor damage to the cover including minor creasing along the edges, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with very minimal creasing but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.