The Tale of Despereaux
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Apr 02, 2013 08:35PM
"The Tale of Desperaux" by Kate DiCamillo is the story of a young mouse, a rat, a princess, and a kingdom filled with darkness. This story has a lot of different stories coming together to build on each other to make one plot thickening book. While reading "The Tale of Desperaux" there were a lot of very dark topics discussed and a great use of symbolism in the book. Before reading this story I had originally thought it was for the use of a younger aged classroom or child to read but after reading I realized the depth that is written in this book would be more appropriate for an older age classroom or student. This would be a great enriching book to really get the students or readers thinking and reading between the lines versus what is just written on the page. What is also important to point out is the very unique writing style of the author. I won't give away the ending of the book or how the author chooses to tell the tale but I do suggest picking this book up to read and figure all of that out!
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TO READ!It's a wonderful little tale. It's a little childish but I remember loving it.
A character within the Odd Thomas series (Brother Odd) by Dean Koontz makes reference to this book - he cherishes it. I and my youngest read this book to eachother - our experience suggests the story is layered like an onion, as the childs reading comprehension develops the story will reveal more. Sadly, he's 15 now and not likely to sit back down with Despereaux even if bribed!
This is a good book, I read it to my children, I enjoyed it. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane was even better.
I would definantly read it, it's a very good book.
I was required to read this book for school. Sadly, I didn't enjoy it.
A very good book indeed. Kaitlyn, in a few years, give it another go, for pleasure, not because you have to. You might be surprised.
I say read! I think it' s appropriate for any age, any person who enjoys a fairytales.
TO READ!!!! I watched the movie, it was AWESOME!
Not only the movie is good, but the book is well written and fantastic! It is a good read book, and I myself have read it 2 or 3 times. I will enjoy this tale for the rest of my life! :D
"stories are light" this one definitely had given me light. a GOOD read.
TO READ! There that's my two cents ;)
Most definitely TO READ! It's a fairly easy read, with a very in depth undertone to it, if you're willing to search for it. One of my favorites!
Replying to Kaitlyn: Maybe you didn't enjoy the book then, but if you read it again, you will change your opinion on the book! :)
Morgan wrote: "Replying to Kaitlyn: Maybe you didn't enjoy the book then, but if you read it again, you will change your opinion on the book! :)"I'm planning on reading it again sometime, maybe next week :)
READ THE BOOK. JUST READ IT. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY. EVEN THOUGH IT'S A CHILDREN'S BOOK, YOU CAN STILL GET SO MUCH OUT OF IT. I SWEAR. JUST READ THE BOOK.
Well...I am reading it right now and I honestly have to say that I don't really like it that much. I guess it's worth a shot though since some people enjoyed it.
DO NOT READ
Unorganized and boring plot. Bad characters. Annoying writing style. Far fetched. No point to book.
Unorganized and boring plot. Bad characters. Annoying writing style. Far fetched. No point to book.
Rowan wrote: "DO NOT READUnorganized and boring plot. Bad characters. Annoying writing style. Far fetched. No point to book."
I agree.
Replying to Rowan and Kaitlyn: I think you guys have the wrong idea. Seriously, just read the book again, and you'll LOVE it! Trust me!
To read or not to read that is the question. To read, that is the answer.
Must Read! (I will admit to being biased as I used to work with the wonderful Kate DiCamillo in the real world of the late 20th Century.)
I wouldn't recommend it if you wanted to read an exiting book
READ IT! Warm, amazing storytelling. My favorite kids book, beside A Little Princess.
In fourth grade I watched the movie but I couldn't finish the book because at that time I didn't understand a lot of words. But liked the parts of the book I read.
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