The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread (Hardcover)
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| Author: Kate DiCamillo | Illustrator: Timothy Basil Ering |
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Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN-10: 0756965802
ISBN-13: 9780756965808
Buy.com Sku: 209634908
Publish Date: 9/22/2008
Age Range:
12 to 15
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| From 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. |
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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.
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.
Author Bio
Kate Dicamillo
Children's book author Kate DiCamillo worked for a book distributor before convincing a Candlewick sales representative to show an editor a draft of BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE. She went on to receive a 2001 Newbery Honor, and the book was made into a film in 2005. DiCamillo has been continuously and impressively successful, winning the 2004 Newbery Medal for THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, and writing numerous well-received books, including THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE and the delightful Mercy Watson early reading series.
New York Times Book Review
"[A] terrific, bravura performance." - Jerry Griswold 11/16/2003 Ruminator Review
"[I]n this highly stylized fantasy-fairytale, DiCamillo is free to show off her skills as a wordsmith and master storyteller. The fun she has playing out the rhythms of her language and setting clockwork plotting into motion is obvious and infectious." - Christine Alfano Fall 2003 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"There is a classic charm to this picaresque tale of an idealistic mouse suffering unrequited love for a princess; that and a pace that lends itself to reading aloud will make this novel a favorite among those ready for some gentle questing." - Janice M. Del Negro November 2003 Publishers Weekly
"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." 06/16/2003
"[A] terrific, bravura performance." - Jerry Griswold 11/16/2003 Ruminator Review
"[I]n this highly stylized fantasy-fairytale, DiCamillo is free to show off her skills as a wordsmith and master storyteller. The fun she has playing out the rhythms of her language and setting clockwork plotting into motion is obvious and infectious." - Christine Alfano Fall 2003 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"There is a classic charm to this picaresque tale of an idealistic mouse suffering unrequited love for a princess; that and a pace that lends itself to reading aloud will make this novel a favorite among those ready for some gentle questing." - Janice M. Del Negro November 2003 Publishers Weekly
"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." 06/16/2003
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