Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano

Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano follows Edward Adler, a twelve-year-old boy who becomes the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash.

After losing his family and everyone else aboard the flight, Edward must return to ordinary life while carrying the weight of his extraordinary experience. As he grows older, he struggles with grief, loneliness, and questions about why he survived.

Through friendships, relationships, and the support of others, Edward gradually begins to discover a path forward. The novel explores grief, resilience, connection, and the possibility of finding hope after profound loss.

### Why Read Dear Edward?

– Explore a powerful story of survival and resilience
– Follow Edward’s journey through grief
– Discover themes of family and friendship
– Explore healing and personal growth
– Reflect on loss and finding hope
– Experience an emotionally engaging contemporary novel