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Terfex.com - The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
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List Price: $17.99
Our Price: $12.23
Your Save: $ 5.76 ( 32% )
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Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780763617226
ISBN: 0763617229
Label: Candlewick
Manufacturer: Candlewick
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2003-08-25
Publisher: Candlewick
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: 2003-08-25
Studio: Candlewick
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Editorial Reviews:
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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.
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Summary: Fabulous
Comment: My granddaughter was thrilled with this book, and I loved the quality of the package.
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Summary: In the minority...hated it
Comment: I will admit that I plan to reread this book. I first read it a couple years ago to see if it was something my kids would enjoy as a read-aloud book. It had received rave reviews so I was looking forward to it. I hated it and almost didn't finish it but did so because I kept holding out hope it would improve. It was truly dark (think WWII writings) and morbid and I found very little uplifting, humorous,etc. I read a bit to my one daughter (the most serious who has patience with most books) and she even lost interest quickly. Now I see they have made a movie of it and I was shocked! I thought what a depressing film. But I know everyone now seems to love it so I'll give it another shot and re-read it. But I guess I'd warn people to read a chapter online or in library before buying it, just to see if its what you expect in tone and style.
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Summary: If I could use a ) star I would
Comment: This is a horrible story: abuse, powerless/stupid/fat/beaten up young girl. What else could happen to this young girl. I read this story to my girls, the first few chapter and decided to go further on my own just to make sure the story would take a "lighter" turn.
It didn't it went from ok to worse. No wonderful role model here for young girls.
Very sad and disturbing story.
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Summary: A Lovely Little Book
Comment: This was a great read-aloud book (we actually started listening to the audio version together in the car, but had to return it to the library). I would highly recommend the audio version - the narration was beautiful. So, we finished it together (my son and I) last night. I'm not sure he thought much of it, but it was a lovely little book. Not as much plot, or excitement, as I think he was expecting, but fun nevertheless. We're looking forward to seeing the movie this holiday!
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Summary: Don't take a child to the movie!
Comment: The book is OK, and the movie is OK (not great) but there is a trailer for a film called Coraline about a girl who is asked to sew buttons on her eyes, it is a dark horror tale and my kids are having nightmares. Despereaux is G, there is no wa Coraline can get a G. Either go late, or make sure your kids don't see the Coraline preview - if they do you will regret it.
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