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The Tale of Despereaux

Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread (A Middle-Grade Classic About Courage, Friendship, and Forgiveness for Kids Ages 7-10)
By Kate DiCamillo
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo is a charming story that weaves together the adventures of a brave little mouse named Despereaux, a rat with dreams of escaping darkness, and a young servant girl with a longing for light. Set in a medieval castle, each character embarks on a journey driven by love, honour, and destiny, facing challenges that lead to unexpected encounters. It's a tale about finding courage and the power of storytelling.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's book if you're drawn to tales of adventure, heroism, and unlikely friendships. With its charming cast of characters, including a brave little mouse, this story weaves together themes of courage, love, and overcoming adversity in a magical setting that captivates readers of all ages.

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The Tale of Despereaux

The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

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A #1 New York Times bestseller!

A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale.

Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbours a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives.

What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out.

With black-and-white illustrations and a refreshed cover by Timothy Basil Ering.

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This children's book by Kate DiCamillo has been widely praised for its engaging storytelling and charming characters. Critics highlight its delightful fairy tale qualities, intertwining themes of light and darkness, and underlying messages of love, bravery, and forgiveness. It is celebrated for its potential as a read-aloud story and is recommended for readers seeking an uplifting and adventurous tale.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763680893

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 272

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate DiCamillo Young Adult

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