Title-The Tale of Despereaux
Author-Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator-Timothy Basil Ering
Genre-Chapter Book
Subgenre-Fantasy Fiction
Theme-Fairy tales, mice
Primary and secondary characters- Despereaux,
Princess Pea, Miggery Sow, and Roscuro
Award(s)-2004 Newbery Award
Date of publication-2003
Publishing company-Candlewick
Press
Brief summary-This is a really cute story about Despereaux and his love for music, stories, and a princess named, Pea. Miggery Sow is a servant girl with a simple, yet impossible wish and Roscuro is a devious rat who covets a world filled with light. The journey of these three characters is very exciting and fun!
I would use this book to entertain my students and give them an imagination and adventure.
We read this book in middle school and I loved it. I think it is a cute book to entertain your students with and many will enjoy it!!
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