2.29k reviews for:

The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo

4.01 AVERAGE

meatwad112's review

4.0

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"The world is dark, and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story. "

tmpinilla214's review

4.0

adventurous medium-paced

risten's review

5.0

adventurous lighthearted

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

jwmcoaching's review

4.0

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What a delightful book! It's not just for kids either. The mouse and the princess, the spool of thread and the soup, the rat and Miggory Gor. Who could ask for anything more in an entertaining little novel! I loved the character of Miggory, especially. Her repetition of "Gor!" over and over again had me in stitches! I can't wait for the movie...

matt315's review

5.0

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Read for class

So this slaps. This is just so fun, engaging, charming and sweet. I couldn't put it down. I'm starting to think that children's books are peak literature. Inject this into my veins.

ego8's review

4.0

adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced

andrea_678's review

3.5

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

knsaph's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

bookstobechill's review

5.0

adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Kate DiCamillo can do no wrong when it comes to beautiful children’s novels. 

kate_m's review

2.0

adventurous hopeful slow-paced