267 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763625290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,428 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
lighthearted 52%
inspiring 38%
emotional 30%
funny 24%
dark 15%
reflective 14%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
tense 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Physical abuse, Animal crueltyModerate
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseMinor
Animal death, Classism, Confinement
267 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763625290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,428 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
lighthearted 52%
inspiring 38%
emotional 30%
funny 24%
dark 15%
reflective 14%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
tense 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Physical abuse, Animal crueltyModerate
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseMinor
Animal death, Classism, Confinement