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The Tale of Despereaux

Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
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Sep 23, 2016
The birth of a tiny mouse with giant ears causes a stir within the walls of a castle. Not expected to survive, Despereaux eventually grows and learns to read, becoming fascinated with a fairytale about a knight who rescues a princess. Little does he know that he is soon to have a life-changing encounter with a real princess, with unforgettable results. At turns tragic and hilarious, Despereaux's story is destined to become a classic. Also available in ebook and audiobook formats. There is a graphic novel version as well as a movie based on this story. Also available in French, in audiobook, in graphic novel form as well as a DVD movie version.