The Tale of Despereaux
Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
by Kate DiCamillo
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Despereaux Tilling the mouse, Roscuro the rat, and a serving girl named Miggery Sow join forces and embark on an adventure during which they encounter grave danger and ultimate triumph. B&w illustrations accompany the text. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2003 by Publishers Weekly. Winner of the 2004 Newbery Medal.
Editions of The Tale of Despereaux
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Publisher Candlewick Pr |
Date 2006 |
Price $1.00 |
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Publisher Listening Library |
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Price None Available |
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Binding/Format Prebinding |
Publisher Bt Bound |
Date 2006 |
Price None Available |
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Binding/Format Compact Disc |
Publisher Listening Library |
Date 2005 |
Price $8.98 |
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Binding/Format Reinforced Hardcover |
Publisher Candlewick Pr |
Date 2008 |
Price $18.07 |
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Binding/Format Compact Disc |
Publisher Listening Library |
Date 2004 |
Price $12.95 |
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Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Candlewick Pr |
Date 2008 |
Price $96.55 |
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Media Reviews
"The author of BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE and THE TIGER RISING here shifts gears, demonstrating her versatility while once again proving her genius for mining the universal themes of childhood."
Synopses
The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.
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