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leahgustafson's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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The Tale of Despereaux is setup like a fairytale which is super fun and engaging for kids. It’s told in four different parts, and each part focuses on a different character. Eventually, all of these story lines come together. This is a great introduction to books told from multiple perspectives for young readers.
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The light vs dark imagery is also great for middle grade readers. As with her other books, Kate DiCamillo explores BIG themes (love, courage, family, forgiveness, revenge, and truth) in a way that is accessible to young children. It truly amazes me every time.
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One of my favorite things about this book is how it highlights the importance of sharing stories with others. I love how this so beautifully captures the magic of reading/stories✨📖✨
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Graphic: Physical abuse
nellsir's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Ableism
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
mckiheather's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Child abuse, Ableism, and Physical abuse
Minor: Confinement, Gore, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
mandi4886's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Confinement, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Slavery, Grief, Abandonment, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Classism, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
jenigmatic's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Torture, Child abuse, Violence, Abandonment, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
alyssapusateri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Ableism, Child abuse, Bullying, Confinement, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Abandonment, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Fatphobia
kirsto's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Ableism
Moderate: Death of parent
najiii's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, and Child abuse
Minor: Physical abuse, Grief, Classism, and Animal death