It’s not easy being different, but sometimes all we need is a good bowl of soup to overcome our differences… at least in the world of the little mouse Despereaux.
Kate DiCamillo’s The Tale of Despereaux is one of those books that I would have loved as a kid. It’s such a classic sort of tale, the story of a mouse whose big ears and big heart lead him on a quest for love and honor. Like many children’s stories, Despereaux is at once simple and profound, raising issues of good and evil, neglect, suffering, misguided devotion, and individuality in a manner reminiscent of the best fairy tales.
Despereaux is a quick read with a quirky set of characters, an old-fashioned, ever present narrator, and a happy ending. I enjoyed it and it was perfect for my rainy day at home.
Tags: children's fiction, kate dicamillo, the tale of despereaux
I loved this book too, for many of the same reasons as you