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The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux
Author: Jamie Michalak, Kate DiCamillo
This lively junior novelization of the film The Tale of Despereaux tells the story of several unlikely heroes: Despereaux, a brave mouse banished to the dungeon for speaking with a human; Roscuro, a good-hearted rat who loves light and soup, but is exiled to darkness; Pea, a Princess in a gloomy castle who is prisoner to her father's grief; ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780763640767
ISBN-10: 076364076X
Publication Date: 10/14/2008
Pages: 224
Edition: Mti
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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COFFEEMOMMY avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I am reading this to my kids at night and we are about half way finished. We love it so far.
reviewed The Tale of Despereaux on + 114 more book reviews
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Winner of the Newberry Medal, this is a stirring fantasy from the author of books such as Because of Winn-Dixie. The hero is a mouse and his adventures.
candieb avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux on + 239 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was a very cute children's story. There's action, adventure, romance and comedy all wrapped up into one. Read it, it's a short easy read and you WILL enjoy it. I promise. It's super super cute!

The downside? The author talks to you. I find that highly annoying - the "Dear Reader" parts. Oh, just shut up and tell the story, Ms. Author Lady.
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reviewed The Tale of Despereaux on + 12 more book reviews
Kept me wanting to read more. LOVED IT... author did a great job...
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Deffinitely a literary classic! Cute, moral, and heroic to the very end.
spiral avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux on + 21 more book reviews
This book is fantastic bringing you to sorrow and grief at the end you truly care for the character. This book is good to read with a young child or old.
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I am so bummed! I gave my daughter extra money for her school book fair for the Tales of Desperaux, and when she brought it home I realized it wasn't the original book, but based on the movie! I don't plan on reading this, but it is large print and easy sentences for a budding reader.
Well, it would make a fast light read for me...

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