A review by kaabtik
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

• 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

4.25

Read this on a whim in between classes and it was such a nice and refreshing break from heavy academic readings. Definitely a book to share with a younger audience, especially for nightly storytimes and the like.