Synopses & Reviews
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. The 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, listener, 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, lovingly narrated with the author's trademark blend of humor and heartbreaking poignancy.
Synopsis
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 Author
Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is the author of
The Tale of Despereaux, which won the Newbery Medal, and
The Tiger Rising, which was named a National Book Award Finalist.
From the Compact Disc edition.