kirsto 's review for:

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

4.0

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

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cannot believe this DEPRESSING book is meant for children

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment

Moderate: Death of parent