“They want to share something extraordinary about themselves, because you’ve experienced something extraordinary.”
Edward is the sole survivor of a plane crash. His family was moving from New York City to Los Angeles. Being left behind and bearing the weight of wondering why he lived and the others perished is a lot for a 12-year-old boy. Edward ends up in the care of his aunt and uncle, who could never have children of their own, even though they tried. They are lost at how to help him deal with his new reality. Hope arrives from next door in a 12-year-old girl names Shay.
Dear Edward is very popular book right now and when I looked at the plot, I was intrigued. How would a 12-year-old boy deal with being the only survivor of a plane crash? I didn’t have to wait long to get this book from the library.
Shay and Edward develop a friendship that keeps Edward grounded as he grows through his grief. It isn’t until a full two years passes and he’s the age his older brother was that Edward starts figuring out how to live again. Then, they discover a secret Edward’s uncle has been keeping in the shed. The secret gives Edward a purpose and he may finally realize why he’s still alive.
Dear Edward is a great story about loss, grief and living again. I really enjoyed the message of the book and how the book told not only Edward’s story, but also the stories of the passengers on the plane. Fiction lovers will enjoy Dear Edward.
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