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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, Timothy Basil Ering (Illustrated by)

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205,944 Ratings by Goodreads
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Format
Hardback, 267 pages
Published
United States, 1 May 2008

A magical fairy tale by the author of the bestselling Because of Winn-Dixie. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess, who laughs often, and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl, who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery ...unlimited treachery. It is The Tale of Despereaux...


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A magical fairy tale by the author of the bestselling Because of Winn-Dixie. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess, who laughs often, and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl, who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery ...unlimited treachery. It is The Tale of Despereaux...

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EAN
9780763629281
ISBN
0763629286
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Illustrated
Dimensions
26.3 x 19.7 x 3.3 centimeters (1.09 kg)

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is a renowned author of fiction for children. Her books include Because of Winn-Dixie (recently made into a successful film), The Tiger Rising and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. She lives in Minneapolis, USA. Timothy Basil Ering is the illustrator Mr and Mrs God in the Creation Kitchen by Nancy Wood, and the author and illustrator of the acclaimed picture book The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone and also of Necks Out for Adventure! He lives in Massachusetts, USA.

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...entertains, involves and enlightens... The Bookseller Expertly told, with frequent asides to the reader, vividly drawn characters and funny, the story makes it impossible for one's heart not to go out to the spirited little mouse - it is a book for all ages. The Children's Bookseller

...entertains, involves and enlightens... The Bookseller Expertly told, with frequent asides to the reader, vividly drawn characters and funny, the story makes it impossible for one's heart not to go out to the spirited little mouse - it is a book for all ages. The Children's Bookseller

Gr 3 Up-In this delightful novel, a tiny mouse risks all to save the princess he loves from the clutches of a devious rat and a slow-witted serving girl. With memorable characters, brief chapters, and inventive plot twists, this fast-paced romp is perfect for reading alone or sharing aloud. Winner of the 2004 Newbery Medal. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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