Tale of talking rats packed with fun and adventure

Despereaux is a mouse who does not fit in with other mice. Roscuro is a rat who is attracted by light although rats are only meant to enjoy darkness.

These two odd rodents are the heroes of Kate DiCamillo's sharp, modern fairy tale, The Tale of Despereaux.

This is a fable acted out by a winning cast of royalty, peasants and talking vermin. It is an enchanting book for readers of all ages. DiCamillo mixes an unlikely set of ingredients together and comes up with a novel packed with pleasures.

A story of a talking mouse who falls in love with a human princess? This is a book full of risks and dares.

If you are looking for something satisfyingly different and off-the-wall, Despereaux is the book for you.

The Tale of Despereaux