The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

Here’s a debut novel that landed on our desks and practically demanded to be read. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is David Wroblewski’s gorgeously written, New York Times bestselling first novel. Nominated for the 2008 New Voices Award, it’s a tour de force of storytelling about a shocking murder, a boy’s coming of age and the ineffable bond between a dog and its human—written with a fiery love of language and a keen eye for American imagery. Edgar Sawtelle is a young mute who helps his family raise the Sawtelle dogs (a breed distinguished by its uncanny intelligence) in rural Wisconsin. It’s an arduous life, but a satisfying one until the arrival of his paternal uncle, Claude, a mystifying mix of charm and menace. When Edgar’s father unexpectedly dies, the grief-stricken boy tries to prove that Claude played a role in the death, but his plan backfires—spectacularly. Now forced to flee his home, Edgar must survive in the wild with only three loyal dogs as his companions. But his need to find his father’s killer turns him ever homeward, propelling the narrative with explosive energy that will have you breathlessly turning the pages until the final, extraordinary scenes.

Softcover: 576 pages

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers ( June 10, 2008 )

Item #: 61-9979

ISBN: 9781607513841

Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 1.3 inches

Product Weight: 20.0 ounces