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Binding: HardcoverEAN: 9780763629281 Edition: Special ISBN: 0763629286 Label: Candlewick Manufacturer: Candlewick Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 272 Publication Date: May 13, 2008 Publisher: Candlewick Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Release Date: May 13, 2008 Studio: Candlewick Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Kate DiCamillo, author of the Newbery Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie, spins a tidy tale of mice and men where she explores the "powerful, wonderful, and ridiculous" nature of love, hope, and forgiveness. Her old-fashioned, somewhat dark story, narrated "Dear Reader"-style, begins "within the walls of a castle, with the birth of a mouse." Despereaux Tilling, the new baby mouse, is different from all other mice. Sadly, the romantic, unmouselike spirit that leads the unusually tiny, large-eared mouse to the foot of the human king and the beautiful Princess Pea ultimately causes him to be banished by his own father to the foul, rat-filled dungeon. The first book of four tells Despereaux's sad story, where he falls deeply in love with Princess Pea and meets his cruel fate. The second book introduces another creature who differs from his peers--Chiaroscuro, a rat who instead of loving the darkness of his home in the dungeon, loves the light so much he ends up in the castle& in the queen's soup. The third book describes young Miggery Sow, a girl who has been "clouted" so many times that she has cauliflower ears. Still, all the slow-witted, hard-of-hearing Mig dreams of is wearing the crown of Princess Pea. The fourth book returns to the dungeon-bound Despereaux and connects the lives of mouse, rat, girl, and princess in a dramatic denouement. Children whose hopes and dreams burn secretly within their hearts will relate to this cast of outsiders who desire what is said to be out of their reach and dare to break "never-to-be-broken rules of conduct." Timothy Basil Ering's pencil illustrations are stunning, reflecting DiCamillo's extensive light and darkness imagery as well as the sweet, fragile nature of the tiny mouse hero who lives happily ever after. (Ages 9 and older) --Karin Snelson Product Description: The cherished Newbery Medal winner receives a stunning new treatment in a slipcased edition featuring 24 new full-color illustrations. The story of Despereaux Tilling —- a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea —- has enchanted children and adults around the globe. Now this instant classic by Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller, takes on new life with the addition of twenty-four color illustrations by the incomparable Timothy Basil Ering, specially created for this collectible gift edition. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Lame plot and turgid proseI had to make a first review here in protest at such junk packaged as high-brow kids lit. The dark content is off-putting, but all the more so because it comes with an exceedingly poor plot & is written in an achingly moronic style. Honestly, I think the book adaptations of straight to dvd barbie movies exhibit better literary flair. I'll reprint here another reviewers thoughts that echo my own... Honestly a terribly written book. Those who think otherwise need to go back and look at ... Read More Rating:  - book good movie might badI think that the movie is going to murder the book! Go to the preview at Netflix.com and see it for yourself! The book is great--so great I can read it a million times like how Mig is good then turns bad because of Rescauro. Rating: - Pure MagicA few weeks ago I saw a preview for the movie version of DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux, and not knowing a bit about the storyline, thought the movie looked kinda cute. Beautiful colors and wonderful lines in the animation, a cute little mouse of a hero, and I do love Matthew Broderick (the voice of Despereaux). Even if it did look faintly like "Ratatouille," I felt excited about the movie and thought I'd finally read the book. The immediate problem: I am not sure a filmmaker on ... Read More Rating: - Love, Forgiveness, and BraveryThe Tale of Despereaux This is a tale of forgiveness, when forgiveness is hard; love, through all the storms in life, and light through all the darkness. Despereaux, a small mouse with large ears, wasn't interested in nibbling on the large books in the castle, along with his sister. Instead, he began reading wonderful stories about princesses, knights in shining armor and happily-ever-after. Lured by music, Despereaux found himself in the presence of the Princess Pea and the King. ... Read More Rating: - The Tale of Despereux I highly suggest any parent, or child to read this book before seeing the movie. The author grabs the reader as if pulling the reader to be a part of the book that will not be captivated in the same manner in the movie. The chapters are short, entralling. It draws you in quickly, and if you read to your child, its a book that draws even my five year old son to ask for me to keep on, and looks forward to the next day to hear the upcoming chapter. It teaches new words for young readers, and the imagination ... Read More 
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