David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle David Wroblewski

Publisher Marketing: The extraordinary debut novel that became a modern classic Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose remarkable gift for companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar s lifelong friend and ally. Edgar seems poised to carry on his family s traditions, but when catastrophe strikes, he finds his once-peaceful home engulfed in turmoil. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the Sawtelle farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who accompany him, until the day he is forced to choose between leaving forever or returning home to confront the mysteries he has left unsolved. Filled with breathtaking scenes the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" is a meditation on the limits of language and what lies beyond, a brilliantly inventive retelling of an ancient story, and an epic tale of devotion, betrayal, and courage in the American heartland." Review Citations: People Weekly 09/28/2009 pg. 67 (EAN 9780061374234, Paperback) New York Times Book Review 10/11/2009 pg. 20 (EAN 9780061374234, Paperback) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2009 pg. 113 (EAN 9780061374234, Paperback) People Weekly 02/15/2010 pg. 58 (EAN 9780061374234, Paperback) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1016 (EAN 9780061374234, Paperback) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1096 (EAN 9780061374234, Paperback) Time 01/19/2009 pg. 63 (EAN 9780061768064, Hardcover) New York Review of Books 03/26/2009 pg. 31 (EAN 9780061768064, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly Best Books 03/23/2009 pg. 18 (EAN 9780061768064, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 09/29/2008 pg. 76 (EAN 9781436160308, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review Audio File 12/01/2008 pg. 37 (EAN 9781436160308, Compact Disc) Audio File Bst Fiction Classic 12/01/2008 pg. 26 (EAN 9781436160308, Compact Disc) Booklist Editors Choice/Media 01/01/2009 pg. 18 (EAN 9781436160308, Compact Disc) Publishers Weekly 02/18/2008 pg. 132 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Library Journal 03/15/2008 pg. 65 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2008 pg. 329 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Entertainment Weekly 06/13/2008 pg. 75 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) People Weekly 06/30/2008 pg. 44 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Booklist 06/01/2008 pg. 45 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Entertainment Weekly 07/25/2008 pg. 76 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) New York Times Book Review 08/03/2008 pg. 6 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) New York Times Book Review 08/10/2008 pg. 22 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2008 pg. 345 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Entertainment Weekly 10/17/2008 pg. 105 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/03/2008 pg. 27 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Entertainment Weekly 12/26/2008 pg. 107 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) People Weekly 12/29/2008 pg. 55 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Booklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's 01/01/2009 pg. 12 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2009 pg. 96 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2009 pg. 113 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1016 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1096 (EAN 9780061374227, Hardcover) Criticas 03/01/2011 pg. 1 (EAN 9786070705328, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Wroblewski, David David Wroblewski grew up in rural Wisconsin, not far from the Chequamegon National Forest where The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is set. He earned his master's degree from the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers and now lives in Colorado with his partner, the writer Kimberly McClintock, and their dog, Lola. This is his first novel. Contributor Bio:  Poe, Richard Richard Poe, a professional actor for more than thirty years, has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including "1776" and "M. Butterfly." On TV, he has had recurring roles on "Star Trek" and "Frasier." His films include "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Presumed Innocent." He is a well-known and prolific audio book performer, having narrated more than fifty books.