by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Timothy Ering

 

This is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears, a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess, who laughs often, and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl, who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery... unlimited treachery.

 

A funny, moving, old-fashioned fairy tale in three parts for young readers.

 

This book won the Newberry Award, a major literary award in the United States.

 

 Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis, USA.

 

The tale of Despereaux will be a major animated film at the end of 2008 with the voices of Emma Watson (Harry Potter series), Matthew Broderick and Dustin Hoffman.

 

Paperback. 272 pages.

 

Age 8-11