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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 8, 2015 · Read Kate DiCamillo's classic bestselling novels! 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. Twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger—a real-life, very large tiger—pacing back and forth in a cage.
- Kate DiCamillo
- $7.99
- Candlewick
Dec 19, 2008 · A mouse, a rat and a girl with cauliflower ears help restore happiness to a kingdom in this fairy tale. IMDb provides cast and crew, reviews, trivia, awards, videos and photos of the 2008 film.
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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. 201,209 ratings12,410 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
Apr 29, 2022 · The best study guide to The Tale of Despereaux on the planet, from the creators of SparkNotes. Get the summaries, analysis, and quotes you need.
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.