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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 thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's
lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude,
Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful
home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into
the life of the farm--and into Edgar's mother's affections. |
