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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
The Tale of Despereaux Being the Story of a Mouse a Princess Some Soup and a Spool of Thread
Author: Kate Dicamillo
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.
ISBN-13: 9780763617226
ISBN-10: 0763617229
Publication Date: 8/25/2003
Pages: 267
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 129 ratings
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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 ATraveler avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 193 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Excellent uplifting tale for all ages to enjoy. Definitely a good book to read to young children aloud. Writing style is interactive for the child. Moral story about believing in dreams and self-confidence to follow you heart. Themes of truth, faith, forgiveness, and courage abound.
ATraveler2 avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Very cute book - read aloud to my 5 year old and we both enjoyed it. Very creative and thoughtful.
emperatrix avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on
Helpful Score: 2
Despereaux is a quick read with a quirky set of characters, an old-fashioned, ever present narrator, and a happy ending. I enjoyed it and it was perfect for my rainy day at home.

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Helpful Score: 2
The Tale of Despereaux is a fantastic book. I've read this book several times and suggest to everyone looking for a good book. Children and Adults will fall in love with the tiny mouse with huge ears!
Workmom1 avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 151 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Even tho I am an adult there are some wonderful children's books out there and I love to read them. If my kids were younger I would have read this to them.
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 sophiesperspective avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 141 more book reviews
Parents should read this book first

The story was nice enough - easy reading, friendly explanations as needed, nicely paced. But the book was not what I hoped for. Desperaux is not "the main character" but merely the first character. In fact, he's not even in at least half of the book. While not told in a horrifying manner, there is a girl who gets cuffed on the head regularly - so regularly that her ears resemble cauliflower, she becomes hard of hearing, & her sense of smell doesn't work quite right. All this happens to her before she is 12! I realize child abuse happens, but factually presenting it in a story for children is not something I'm keen on. Now there are things to like about the book (author intentionally expands vocabulary, teaches the power of forgiveness, of thinking of others, etc) but this is certainly a book I recommend parents read first (it won't take long) and then deciding if your child is ready for the book or not.
reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 23 more book reviews
It was such a wonderful classical book esspecially on life. I like how Kate Dicarmillo put in many of her own philosphy's about love and kindness along in the storyline. A great child's book.
lizardliz avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on
I enjoyed the story, I have passed this book to all my friends!
knittymama avatar reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 424 more book reviews
This is a wonderful book! Graeme Malcolm does an outstanding acting job and brings this beautiful story to life with such energy. I love all Dicamillo's books, but this has to be my favorite!
reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 19 more book reviews
A charming, easy read.
reviewed The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread on + 9 more book reviews
This is a charming book for pre-teens.


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