Dear Edward
Ann Napolitano
📚 Genre
Contemporary Literary Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Penguin Books (imprint of Penguin Random House)
📅 Publication Year
2020 (Paperback edition shown with 2023 TV tie-in branding)
🔢 ISBN
978-0241977712
About This Book
A 12-year-old boy, Edward Adler, is the sole survivor of a plane crash that kills his entire family and 183 other passengers. The story alternates between the flight itself and Edward's life in the aftermath as he struggles to find his place in a world where he is defined by tragedy. The cover features a blue sky background with a hand releasing a white paper airplane.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
352
Edition
Trade Paperback (Media Tie-in Edition)
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Adult / General Audience
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The cover shows crisp edges, no visible creases in the spine, and clean corners. It appears to be an unread or lightly handled copy.
Estimated Value
$8-$14
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-produced modern paperback edition that is currently in print and widely available in bookstores and online.
Historical Significance
A New York Times Bestseller and a Read with Jenna (Today Show) Book Club pick. It reached significant cultural prominence through its adaptation into an Apple TV+ series in 2023.
Collector Notes
This edition has low collector value as it is a modern reprint with TV tie-in branding. For investment purposes, collectors prefer the first edition hardcover without the media badges. To preserve, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the blue cover pigments from fading.
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Notable Features
Includes 'Now a Major TV Series' badge (Apple TV+ tie-in), 'New York Times Bestseller' branding, and blurbs by Anne Tyler and Lily King.