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The story of Edgar Sawtelle : a novel  Cover Image Book Book

The story of Edgar Sawtelle : a novel

Wroblewski, David. (Author).

Summary: "Born mute, speaking only in sign language, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life in rural Wisconsin. For generations the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong companion. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's uncle, turmoil consumes the once-peaceful home. Edgar flees into the wild, fighting for his survival and for the 3 dogs that follow him. A debut novel."--Publisher.

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  • ISBN: 9780385664790 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 0385664796 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: print
    566 p. ; 26 cm.
  • Edition: 1ST
  • Publisher: [Toronto] : Anchor Canada, c2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:
An Oprah's Book Club selection.
Subject: Mute persons -- Fiction
Dog breeders -- Fiction
Uncles -- Fiction
Human-animal communication -- Fiction
Fathers -- Death -- Fiction
Suspicion -- Fiction
Wisconsin -- Fiction
Genre: Bildungsromans

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Midway Public Library FIC TR WRO (Text) 35143000209509 Adult Hardcover Fiction Volume hold Checked out 2024-05-09

Summary: "Born mute, speaking only in sign language, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life in rural Wisconsin. For generations the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong companion. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's uncle, turmoil consumes the once-peaceful home. Edgar flees into the wild, fighting for his survival and for the 3 dogs that follow him. A debut novel."--Publisher.
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