The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie enlightens us with a tale of adventure, despair, love, and soup.
Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three 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? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out.
From the master storyteller who brought us Because of Winn-Dixie comes another classic, a fairy tale full of quirky, unforgettable characters, featuring twenty-four stunning black-and-white illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering, in an elegant design that pays tribute to the best in classic children’s books and bookmaking traditions.
Be prepared for offensive language, mature situations, potential violence or heavy topics throughout. Age and sensitivity to any of the above content should be considered.
Maturity level and age should be considered. Includes several mentions of one or all of the following: offensive language (such as name calling, swearing, vulgar words), violence, romantic relationships and substance abuse.
Has some content to take note of including language (potty talk, stupid, dumb, etc), bad attitudes towards others or adults, sensitive topics such as death of a pet or bullying, relationships beyond friends (crushes, etc).
A copy of this book was received for review via Candlewick Press. In no way has this influenced the review. The opinions expressed in this review are of the reviewer only.