The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

by Kate DiCamillo

“You got to go outside if you want to see Sarah Ruth,” said Bryce. So they all went outside, Lucy and Bull and Nellie and Lawrence and Bryce and Abilene and Edward. “Right there,” said Bryce. He pointed up at the stars.

“Yep,” said Lawrence, “that is the Sarah Ruth constellation.” He picked Edward up and put him on his shoulder. “You can see it right there.” Edward felt a pang of sorrow, deep and sweet and familiar. Why did she have to be so far away? If only I had wings, he thought, I could fly to her.