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Tale of Despereaux : Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread by Kate Dicamillo (2006, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCandlewick Press
ISBN-100763625299
ISBN-139780763625290
eBay Product ID (ePID)48658983
Product Key Features
Book TitleTale of Despereaux : Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicAnimals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., Action & Adventure / General, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes, Ering, Timothy Basil
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorKate DiCamillo
Book SeriesTale of Despereaux Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.9 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsForgivness, light, love, and soup. These essential ingredients combine into a tale that is as soul-stirring as it is delicious.
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromSecond Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToFifth Grade
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisFrom the master storyteller who brought readers "Because of Winn-Dixie" comes another classic, a fairy tale full of quirky, unforgettable characters, with 24 stunning black-and-white illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering. This paperback edition pays tribute to the book's classic design, featuring a rough front and elegant gold stamping., "Forgiveness, light, love, and soup. These essential ingredients combine into a tale that is as soul-stirring as it is delicious." BOOKLIST (starred review) Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out. From the master storyteller who brought us BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE comes another classic, a fairy tale full of quirky, unforgettable characters, with twenty-four stunning black-and-white illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering. This paperback edition pays tribute to the book's classicdesign, featuring a rough front and elegant gold stamping.", 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.Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out. With black-and-white illustrations and a refreshed cover by Timothy Basil Ering.
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- Jan 29, 2019
Despereaux, not as hopeless as that sounds.
I enjoyed the movie in the theater--in 3D, even--but wanted to experience DiCamilo's writing. I was not disappointed, this grabs you & stays forever.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 01, 2020
Fun story
Got this book for my daughter's homeschool class. Great value!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 09, 2021
Fantasy that personalized mice-lives mingled with human lives.
Kate DiCamillo wrote a terrific story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 12, 2023
Grr8 Read Aloud for families!
The Princess Bride for kids! Great read-aloud for families!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 03, 2019
book
great value book...buy from they a few timesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 17, 2017
good book
Item was received quickly.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 12, 2024
thanks
thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
