The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

This lives up to the hype!  I give it 5 stars.

I read a lot about this book before reading it.  USA TODAY called it the must read book of '08.  Somtimes a book does not live up to that hype (see "Kite Runner" and "We Need To Talk About Kevin").  This book does.  Edgar Sawtelle is born mute into a family that trains dogs.  The best part of this book to me was his interaction with the dogs.  The ending is so good you will want more!  Read this book!

--Gerard Zemek