David Wroblewski

David Wroblewski, often known for his critically acclaimed novel The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, is an American author from Wisconsin. Wroblewski's work, which often centers around dogs, nature, and the beauty of Wisconsin, has earned him numerous awards, including the Indies Choice Award, Alex Awards, and the Michael L. Printz Award.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel is Wroblewski's first and most popular novel, which follows the story of a family whose home is a Wisconsin farm where they raise beloved dogs. After their son, Edgar Sawtelle, is born mute yet mysteriously exhibits unique abilities, the story delves into the mysteries of nature and mortality. Edgar discovers the dog-training secrets of his mute ancestor, who gives him the tools he needs to unlock the strange voices he can hear and use them to protect his family and his home.

The novel captures the beauty and strange nature of Wisconsin, and is often full of folklore and secrets that help drive the narrative. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle has been called a modern-day take on the classical tale of Hamlet, and has earned Wroblewski international recognition. In 2008, the novel was adapted into a movie, which Wroblewski helped to produce and direct.

Since The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, Wroblewski has gone on to publish three other books: The Visible World, The Sunlit Night, and Big Picture: A Mother, a Child, and the War on Hoarded Animals.

The Visible World, published in 2008, tells the story of a young man named Jacob Bloch, who embarks on a journey to find his father, a reclusive violinmaker who left him many years ago. Jacob must navigate a complex web of secrets from his father's past, ultimately learning a powerful lesson about family, love, and identity.

The Sunlit Night, published in 2015, travels to the Arctic Circle, where a young American painter finds unique inspiration in a place known for its deep mysteries. Here, she meets Yasha, a Russian-Israeli teenager who is running away from his ultra-Orthodox home. Together, the two explore the depths of the Arctic and the depths of their own identities.

Lastly, Wroblewski's most recent novel, Big Picture: A Mother, a Child, and the War on Hoarded Animals, published in 2019, tells the story of a feral girl named Cass and her mother, who must come together to fight the town’s long-standing law that forces people to give up their beloved animals to the town’s annual hunt. This novel captures a vivid journey of redemption and reconciliation as Cass and her mother explore the cycles of life and learn to protect what they love.

In his work, David Wroblewski captures not only the beauty and mystery of Wisconsin, but also of the world itself. His writing is vivid and imaginative, taking readers on journeys of discovery and self-reflection that explore the human experience. Wroblewski's complex characters, combined with his thought-provoking story lines, make for unforgettable stories.