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The Tale of Despereaux

Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
By Kate DiCamillo
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo is a charming story about a small mouse with big ears who dreams of becoming more than just a typical rodent. Born in a castle, Despereaux Tilling embarks on an adventure to rescue a princess and find his place in a world that doesn't quite understand him. This heartwarming children's tale weaves themes of bravery, love, and the power of storytelling.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories about unlikely heroes, as it follows a brave little mouse on a journey to save a princess. This charming adventure weaves themes of courage, love, and forgiveness that are bound to captivate both children and adults.

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The Tale of Despereaux

A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal.

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Welcome to the story of Despereaux, an unforgettable literary hero for our time from the pen of award-winning writer Kate DiCamillo.

The Tale of Despereaux takes the reader back to the timeless genre of fairytales, but with a fantastic modern twist and a wryly witty authorial voice.

The Tale of Despereaux is the story of a tiny, fragile-looking mouse with a huge heart. It is a fairytale of heroes and villains; of a beautiful princess who inspires love and courage in the unlikely hero; of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in a dark, bleak dungeon and longs for the light; and of a servant-girl whose one wish is to be a princess.

These characters’ lives become inextricably entwined in this classic new story for all ages.

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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo is praised for its ability to entertain, involve, and enlighten readers. The story is expertly told, featuring vivid characters and frequent asides to the reader, making it appealing to all ages. Described as a magical fairy tale, it’s compelling and difficult to put down, with charming themes of courage and goodness triumphing over evil.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780744598698

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 272

Collections

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

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux and Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures, both of which received a Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; and the bestselling Mercy Watson series. Kate DiCamillo, current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature in the US, lives in Minneapolis.

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