The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
Taste attributes: fantasymyth/fairytaleanimalsfamilyfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarylinearglossyunderdog triumphslove conquers allall consuming quest
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly, warm-hearted fantasy novel: accessible and glossy. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.1 / 5
54 ratings
About This Book
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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- Author
- Kate DiCamillo
- Published
- 2003
- Pages
- 267
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- Open Library
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