The Tale of Despereaux

Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread

Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread

By Kate DiCamillo
Read by Graeme Malcolm

By Kate DiCamillo
Read by Graeme Malcolm

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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

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Apr 12, 2005 | 212 Minutes | 7-10 years

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    About The Tale of Despereaux

    This is the story of Desperaux Tilling, a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl with a simple, impossible wish. These characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and ultimately, into each other’s lives.

    And what happens then?

    Listeners, it is your destiny to find out.

    About The Tale of Despereaux

    This is the story of Desperaux Tilling, a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl with a simple, impossible wish. These characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and ultimately, into each other’s lives.

    And what happens then?

    Listeners, it is your destiny to find out.

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    Awards

    Newbery Medal Winner WINNER 2004

    ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings SELECTION 2004

    About Kate DiCamillo

    Kate DiCamillo is the author of Because of Winn-Dixie (a Newbery Honor book), The Tiger Rising (a National Book Award finalist), and The Tale of Despereaux (a Newbery Medal Winner). She recently completed a series of early chapter books about a pig named Mercy Watson. The Miraculous Journey… More about Kate DiCamillo

    About Kate DiCamillo

    Kate DiCamillo is the author of Because of Winn-Dixie (a Newbery Honor book), The Tiger Rising (a National Book Award finalist), and The Tale of Despereaux (a Newbery Medal Winner). She recently completed a series of early chapter books about a pig named Mercy Watson. The Miraculous Journey… More about Kate DiCamillo

    Product Details

    CD
    Published by Listening Library
    Apr 12, 2005 | 212 Minutes | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781400099139

    Audiobook Download
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 26, 2003 | 210 Minutes | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780807219492

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