FIRST ED. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo - 2003 HC/DJ Pub. Candlewick

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Condition
Good: A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. ...
Signed
No
Features
Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Deckled Edges
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9780763617226
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
0763617229
ISBN-13
9780763617226
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2299566

Product Key Features

Book Title
Tale of Despereaux : Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., Action & Adventure / General, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes, Ering, Timothy Basil
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Kate DiCamillo
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2002-034760
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Second Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Grade To
Fifth Grade
Synopsis
The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin., The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie enlightens us with a tale of adventure, despair, love, and soup. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. And what happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out. From the master storyteller who brought us Because of Winn-Dixie comes another classic, a fairy tale full of quirky, unforgettable characters, featuring twenty-four stunning black-and-white illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering, in an elegant design that pays tribute to the best in classic children's books and bookmaking traditions.
LC Classification Number
PZ8.D525Tal 2003

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  • by irg1919
    18 Oct, 2016Most favourable review

    Great Book

    Really well written. Keeps you interested and wanting to continue reading. Excellent moral story about the power of forgiveness

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: bicycle_baron

  • by opo153
    05 Jan, 2024

    Beautiful Book

    I've been searching for this hardcover for a while and was thrilled to fine one in perfect condition!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: jkd98

  • by suezeevt
    17 Nov, 2020

    Well-written engaging story

    Great book! My 8-year-old/3rd grader and I both love it. Lots of new vocabulary so he's learning a lot and it's great well-written story. He reads it out loud to me and I'm also enjoying the story.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: sunrisesellertreasures

  • by broomist2017
    22 Mar, 2019

    Charming Story

    A bit bloody for LITTLE kids, but anyone old enough for Harry Potter should be fine....

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: traderman.com

  • by dek.us.yxqvmer
    05 Jul, 2019

    It was a lovely story,shared it with some friends too.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

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