The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward.ĭavid Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenesthe elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling raincreate a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfiresspectacularly. Yet when Trudy finally offers to tell him, he decides hed rather not know. In fact, Edgar is an inveterate snoop about it. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club 62) The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club 62): David Wroblewski: 9780061768064: : Books Skip to main content. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farmand into Edgar's mother's affections. One of the abiding mysteries in Edgars life concerns how his parents met. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (Oprah Book Club 62) David Wroblewski on. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. : The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle (9780007265077) by Wroblewski, David and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices.

For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally.

Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski