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The Tale of Despereaux : Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread (Newbery Medal Book)
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The Tale of Despereaux : Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread (Newbery Medal Book)
Author: Kate Dicamillo

Book Information
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 5
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ISBN-13: 9780763617226 - ISBN-10: 0763617229
Publication Date: 8/25/2003
Pages: 267
Reading Level: Ages 9-12


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)

Book Description:
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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Top Member Book Reviews

Michael R. (spanky) wrote on 6/17/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Well, I know I'm in the minority with my review, but I really didn't like the book that much. I read it in 2 days. I felt that I needed to hurry to the end to see how many of the tragedies could be put to right in the end. The author is very effective at painting vivid pictures, but so many of them were heart-wrenching... I couldn't wait to finish reading this book.

Sherry S. wrote on 11/11/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

By the author, Kate DiCamillo, who also wrote "Because of Winn-Dixie", this is a delightful tale of a mouse named Chiaroscuro, a princess, some soup and a spool of thread. Illustrations are exquisite.


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Audrey wrote on 7/2/2009...


I read this book to my class of second graders and instantly fell in love. I especially appreciate the way the author will occasionally write directly to the reader, as if to clarify or assists young readers as they read the book. My students' approval of the book was unanimous. Some even bought their own copies because they couldn't wait for me to finish reading it aloud to the class.

Elizabeth C. wrote on 5/27/2009...


The Tale of Despereaux is a fantastic book. I've read this book several times and suggest to everyone looking for a good book. Children and Adults will fall in love with the tiny mouse with huge ears!

Glauber R. (glauber) wrote on 4/13/2007...


Beautifully written, a wonder.

Melissa T. (Melba) wrote on 2/24/2007...


A charming, easy read.

Tamara B. (tkblaich) wrote on 1/13/2006...


This is a charming book for pre-teens.

RM R. (Rudiye) wrote on 9/3/2005...


Quirky tale of a mouse.


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