The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo with Timothy Basil Ering

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

267 pages | first published 2003

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A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale.Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess nam...
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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%

Average rating

3.98

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