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A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal.

A deftly crafted fairy tale adventure story from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess who laughs often and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and of old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery – unlimited treachery…



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...entertains, involves and enlightens... * The Bookseller *
Expertly told, with frequent asides to the reader, vividly drawn characters and funny, the story makes it impossible for one's heart not to go out to the spirited little mouse - it is a book for all ages. * The Children's Bookseller *
A magical fairy story you can't just stop reading. * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *
Full of charm, this is a heroic story of how goodness and courage can outsmart evil. * Guardian *

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a

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    A Paperback / softback by Kate DiCamillo, Timothy Basil Ering

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      Publisher Walker Books
      Imprint Walker Books Ltd
      Published 7 May 2015
      ISBN-13 9781844289936
      978-1844289936
      ISBN-10 1844289931
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      Children & Teen Children & Teen Fiction Books by Kate DiCamillo

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal.

      A deftly crafted fairy tale adventure story from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess who laughs often and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and of old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery – unlimited treachery…



      Trade Review
      ...entertains, involves and enlightens... * The Bookseller *
      Expertly told, with frequent asides to the reader, vividly drawn characters and funny, the story makes it impossible for one's heart not to go out to the spirited little mouse - it is a book for all ages. * The Children's Bookseller *
      A magical fairy story you can't just stop reading. * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *
      Full of charm, this is a heroic story of how goodness and courage can outsmart evil. * Guardian *

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