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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 · The Tale of Despereaux: Directed by Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen. With Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman. An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat.
- (40K)
- Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen
- 2008-12-19
The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 animated adventure comedy film directed by Sam Fell and Rob Stevenhagen (in his feature directorial debut). It is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Kate DiCamillo.
Aug 25, 2003 · 9,564 reviews 158 followers. October 26, 2021. The Tale of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo. The adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess from the rats. The novel is divided into four "books" and ends with a coda.
- (199.9K)
- Paperback
Dec 8, 2015 · Paperback – December 8, 2015. by Kate DiCamillo (Author), Timothy Basil Ering (Illustrator) 4.7 6,785 ratings. Teachers' pick. See all formats and editions. 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
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Summary. 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.
