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Tale of Despereaux Being the Story of a Mouse a Princess Some Soup & a Spool of Thread
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2me2
, October 16, 2008
My son read this book last year for a book report (4th grade). He enjoyed the book so much, we purchased it for him for Christmas. He pulled the book back out again yesterday to re-read the story. He says that it is the best book he's ever read. It was a very good read and it is broken down into four separate "books" which made it that much easier to write the book report. I would recommend (and have) this book to anyone with children. It definitely stimulated the reading!
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johnsongini
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I purchased this book for a child, but what struck me as I read it was the brilliant symbolism that could connect to our social studies curriculum in middle school. For me, it was a flash of realization like the light the rat saw as Gregory the jailor lit the match with the nail of his thumb. Even though, for Roscuro the rat, the flame was extinguished in a second, the light continued to dance inside him. The idea was born that "light was the only thing that gave life meaning." Once he had seen it, nothing was ever the same again. No longer was he content to be confined to the darkness of the dungeon. He was willing to brave anything to find the light. There are other threads and other lessons as well in this story. All one has to do is look for them. As a curriculum specialist, I am recommending that teachers in our district use this wonderful book with all of its symbolism about light and darkness and people being kept "in their place" to connect literature to the issues of slavery and human rights in social studies. The glimmer of light, the hope of freedom -- and all is changed forever! I highly recommend the book for middle school language arts and social studies as a collaborative piece.
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Lisa Combs
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Rarely authors make the reader part of the story but in Despereaux it is a quintessential element. Reading this tale is a journey into universal themes of forgiveness, love, the delight of fairy tales and the symbolism is beautiful. DiCamillo exposes young readers to literary elements and wonderful words. This is a treasure for readers of all ages to read, read aloud, share and revisit again. Make memories and read The Tale of Despereaux with someone special.
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maddymonk27
, April 19, 2008
well i have been reading this book every year sence 4th grade and im now in 7th i think this book is a very good book and its not like others so it is so different in a good way...i love this book its in my top 5
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mumintrollet
, January 30, 2008
I read this book with my 6-year-old. I'm sorry to say, dear reader, that it is simply mawkish. Talk about overrated. Not much goes on but a lot of ugly imagery of child abuse and torture dressed up to seem deep and wise. A little red thread around the throat of a condemned mouse--ooooh!!!!! How sophomoric. The fact that it's won awards is a case of the Emperor's New Clothes. Dear reader, lest the reference is not clear, in the Emperor's New Clothes, the crowd applauds and compliments the emperor for his fine clothes. The crowd does this because they believe they're looking at something very grand, which only grand people can see, and that if they don't acknowledge its greatness, they will be revealed for the dolts they are. In fact, the emperor is NOT wearing finery. He's completely naked.
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brunettegal418
, December 30, 2007
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This wonderfully crafted work of art captures the spirit of adventure and love through an original cast of characters. Set as a children's book, this book should be read by people of all ages. This cunningly sweet and simple book will be loved for generations to come.
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kalven b 10
, November 25, 2007
we are reading the book at my school and my classmats [all of them and me too] love it
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nikkipicky95
, July 18, 2007
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"The Tale Of Despereaux, a book that gives you hope and faith for a little mouse to find true love with a princess named Pea but also a story of grief and emptyness for a rat who has never seen light and lives in a basement. A book for every fairytale lover!"
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smithkc
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This book is one of my favorites. It truely tells the meaning of sorrow, adventure, and happiness. You will love this book.
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Product Details
ISBN:
9780763625290
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
04/11/2006
Publisher:
CANDLEWICK PRESS
Pages:
272
Height:
7.75
Width:
5.25
Thickness:
.75
Age Range:
7 to 10
Grade Range:
2 to 5
Number of Units:
12
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2006
UPC Code:
2800763625292
Author:
Kate DiCamillo
Author:
Timothy Basil Ering
Illustrator:
Timothy Basil Ering
Media Run Time:
B
Subject:
Mice
Subject:
Fairy tales
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Children s-General
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