The Tale of Despereaux is a captivating fairytale that will transport readers into a magical world filled with unforgettable characters. The book explores themes of forgiveness, love, and light through the journey of Despereaux, a mouse in love with music and a princess named Pea. This heartwarming tale will leave readers feeling hopeful and connected to the power of love and friendship. The stunning black-and-white illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering add an extra layer of magic to an already enchanting story.

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"Forgiveness, light, love, and soup. These essential ingredients combine into a tale that is as soul-stirring as it is delicious." BOOKLIST (starred review)
Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out.
From the master storyteller who brought us BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE comes another classic, a fairy tale full of quirky, unforgettable characters, with twenty-four stunning black-and-white illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering. This paperback edition pays tribute to the book's classicdesign, featuring a rough front and elegant gold stamping."

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