This is such a charming tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. I especially like the author's writing that speaks directly to the reader. Such a great way with words. Thanks Jen for recommending it!
I think I would have given this book a higher rating -- and I think it is a cute book that most kids will like -- if it wasn't for one thing that irritated me to know end: there are these little asides to the reader, like when Di Camillo would use a word that was large and perhaps unfamiliar to the ...
A mouse falls in love with a princess…a rat hates living in the darkness of the dungeon and longs to live in the light…a serving girl wants to be a princess…The Tale of Despereaux is rife with impossible-to-resolve conflicts. Only in a fairy tale can a mouse find a way to marry a princess…a rat find...
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