The story of Edgar Sawtelle : a novel / David Wroblewski.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780385664790 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0385664796 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 566 p. ; 26 cm.
- Edition: 1ST
- Publisher: [Toronto] : Anchor Canada, c2008.
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General Note: | An Oprah's Book Club selection. |
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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 | Available | - |