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The Tale of Despereaux

Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

Kate Dicamillo

This engaging Newbery Medal-winning tale brings together a brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea. The story follows their journey as they navigate a horrible dungeon, glittering castle, and ultimately, each other's lives. Delve into the desires of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse enchanted by music, stories, and the Princess Pea, and the darkness-coveting rat, Roscuro. Full of adventure and heart, this is a story that you won't want to miss out on.
Publish Date
2008-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
2008-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2003
Goodreads Rating
4.06
ISBN
9780763680893
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