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A review by ak97x
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Blood, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
Wonderful, kid friendly tale (haha tail) geared to about 10/12 year olds, younger if read to, and that still holds up for adults who enjoy whimsy with their heaping helping of Nihilism. Sweet story about a mouse who falls in love with a human princess, but not in a weird way that makes you side eye the author. Some moments of genuine horror.