The Tale of Despereaux: A Junior Novelization by Kate DiCamillo, Jamie Michalak

The Tale of Despereaux: A Junior Novelization

Kate DiCamillo, Jamie Michalak

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

218 pages | first published 2003

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This lively junior novelization of the film The Tale of Despereaux tells the story of several unlikely heroes: Despereaux, a brave mouse banished to the dungeon for speaking with a human; Roscuro, a good-hearted rat who loves light and soup, but i...
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Summary of 9767 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 53%
hopeful 51%
inspiring 36%
emotional 29%
funny 23%
dark 17%
reflective 15%
sad 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 33%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

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3.98

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