Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano is a quiet, emotional novel about survival, grief, and the long path toward healing. The story follows twelve-year-old Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash that kills his parents and brother, forcing him to rebuild his life while carrying unimaginable loss. As Edward struggles to grow up in the shadow of tragedy, the novel weaves in the stories of other passengers on the flight, giving depth to the lives that were lost and shaping Edward’s understanding of connection and meaning. Ultimately, the book explores how love, memory, and human resilience can help someone find purpose after profound heartbreak.