Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano

Published by Dial Press

A plane crashes en route from New York to Los Angeles, 191 people die, and there is one survivor - 12 year old Edward Adler.

This is the story of Edward as he comes to terms with this awful event where he loses his parents and his older brother Jordan. The chapters alternate between the people and events on the flight, and the post-crash life of Edward living with his aunt and uncle.

The writing is superb. Edward is absolutely real and he is surrounded by many well-drawn characters. I loved Shay, the girl next door to his new home. Her good sense and insightfulness are a welcome antidote to the physical and mental suffering of Edward. As a reader, we are drawn into Edward’s life and care deeply for him.

This is a page-turner and I read it in 2 sittings! Highly recommended.

Check out Dear Edward in the DPL catalogue.

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