Tale of Despereaux (2003)
267 pages 4.1/5 Goodreads
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.
Author: Kate DiCamillo
ISBN: 9781405662604
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Violence & Physical Harm
Animal cruelty / animal death
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