Tale of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering
This story intertwines several different stories into one. It is difficult to give a descriptive summary without giving away the whole book, but I will do my best.
Despereaux Tilling, is a mouse living in a castle who is different than the other mice. He loves music and stories. After meeting the princess, Despereaux decides he is in love with her. However, after the other mice learn about Despereaux's interaction with humans, they decide he must be sent to his death in the dungeon. His own brother turns him in! Can you imagine?
Deep in the dungeon live the rats. Roscuro, a rat from the dungeon wishes for a world filled with light, rather than the dank and darkness he was born into. However, while adventuring out of the dungeon looking for the light that he craves, a grave tragedy occurs. Hint: it has to do with the Queen and soup!
Lastly, Miggery Sow, a servant girl from the village enters the story and creates a dangerous problem for the princess that only Despereaux can fix. Will he save the princess?
One thing I really like about this book is the writing. The author often speaks to the reader, which I think is both unique and quirky. The book has a very fast rhythm and pace to it. You will find yourself finishing it in no time! I really enjoyed this book and am anxious to see the movie and compare the two. Perhaps I will update my review after I have viewed it.
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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