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The Tale of Despereaux (/ ˈ d ɛ s p ər oʊ /, DES-per-oh) is a 2003 children's fantasy book by American writer Kate DiCamillo. The main plot follows the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess from the rats.
- Kate DiCamillo
- 2003
Dec 19, 2008 · A brave mouse, a rat, and a servant girl help restore happiness to a kingdom in this fairy tale adaptation. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen
- 2008-12-19
Aug 25, 2003 · The Tale of Despereaux. Kate DiCamillo, Timothy Basil Ering (Illustrator) 4.07. 200,612 ratings12,359 reviews. 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.
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- Paperback
Dec 8, 2015 · 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.
- Kate DiCamillo
- $7.99
- Candlewick
LitCharts offers a comprehensive analysis of Kate DiCamillo's children's novel The Tale of Despereaux, a fantasy story about a mouse who dreams of being a knight. Find plot summary, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more.
A mouse, a rat, and a serving girl embark on a journey of love, music, and stories in this award-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo. Learn more about the characters, the plot, and the honors of this classic children's book.
The Tale of Despereaux is a children's fantasy novel by American writer Kate DiCamillo, published in 2004. The story follows Despereaux Tilling, a brave, music-loving mouse, as he tries to rescue a human princess named Pea from a group of rats.
