--- product_id: 15275071 title: "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread Hardcover – August 25, 2003" brand: "kate dicamillotimothy basil ering" price: "$16.79" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/15275071-the-tale-of-despereaux-being-the-story-of-a-mouse store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread Hardcover – August 25, 2003 **Brand:** kate dicamillotimothy basil ering **Price:** $16.79 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread Hardcover – August 25, 2003 by kate dicamillotimothy basil ering - **How much does it cost?** $16.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15275071-the-tale-of-despereaux-being-the-story-of-a-mouse) ## Best For - kate dicamillotimothy basil ering enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kate dicamillotimothy basil ering brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread Hardcover – August 25, 2003 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Q-d3V1xkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved This - Recommend Highly *by C***. on January 26, 2025* I am retired, after 60+ years in service to our Country. I purchased this book for reading enjoyment, and I was not disappointed at all. A book about truth, sacrifice, being a hero, and commitment. Everyone under 18, and older that 10-12 years, should read for an education into the 'REAL' facts of life. My grandchildren are still quite young now, but I will make sure they receive this book for their Kindle as a gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So so good *by J***. on December 15, 2024* This book is unlike anything I’ve read in a long time. Hauntingly beautiful, profound themes… interweaves philosophy, psychology, and medical in a smart main character against heavy odds. A slow burn first half unravels in the second half in a way you’ll be questioning what’s real and what’s not. Still thinking about the ending. Looking forward to more by this author! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marvelous! *by M***M on January 16, 2006* Born in a huge castle, Despereaux was a too-small mouse who only wished to love and live happily ever after. His family didn't understand him. The Mouse Council banished him to his doom in the castle dungeon to be eaten by rats. And through it all he didn't give up on loving the Princess Pea. Unfortunately, Despereaux's path would cross that of Roscuro, the rat who cause the death of Princess Pea's mother by falling into a bowl of soup, and Miggery Sow, a young girl sold by her father and abused by the man who bought her (clouted on the ear till she grew near-deaf). Through it all, despite the threat of certain death or being lost forever in the darkness of the dungeon (if the rats don't find him and eat him first!), Despereaux holds true to his love.Kate DiCamillo is also the author of THE TIGER RISING, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, two Mercy Watson books (about an adventure-seeking pig for younger readers), and the upcoming THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE. She's won the Newberry Award for both BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE and THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX. BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE was also made into a movie of the same name.THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX is the perfect book to read aloud to young pre-readers. Despite the author's flip-flopping back and forth in time to bring to life the supporting characters and backstory, those listeners will have no problem staying up with every move the tale makes. In fact, the telling grows even stronger because they can actually see the difficulties that lie ahead for Despereaux even before the mouse hero does. Added to that is Dicamillo's narrative when she gently addresses the reader and craftily pulls the reader and the listener more tightly into the grasp of her story.Magic truly takes shape on the pages of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX. A Newberry-award winner, the book is probably on the shelves of most school libraries and is an Accelerated Reader book. Recommended to anyone who likes to read aloud to children, or to anyone who likes to be read to. Despite the thickness of the book, the story is over well before the reader/listener is ready to step away from it. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread - Because of Winn-Dixie: (A Beloved Middle-Grade Classic About Friendship, Family, and a Dog That Changes Everything - For Kids Ages 9-12 in Grades 4-7) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/15275071-the-tale-of-despereaux-being-the-story-of-a-mouse](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15275071-the-tale-of-despereaux-being-the-story-of-a-mouse) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-30*