The Tale of Despereaux

by Kate DiCamillo · first published 2003

The Tale of Despereaux ( DESP-ər-oh) is a 2003 children's fantasy novel by American author Kate DiCamillo. The main plot follows the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to save a captured human princess from the villainous rats. The book won the 2004 Newbery Medal award and has been adapted into a film and a video game loosely based on the book, as well as a stage musical.

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Genre:

Juvenile fantasy

Original language:

English

Year page:

2003