by Kate DiCamillo
Desperaux is a very small mouse with very large ears. He lives in the castle and is a complete failure at being a mouse. He doesn't like hunting or eating books-he likes reading books. His favorites are about the knights that save the princess. Shortly thereafter he falls in love with Princess Pea and learns the truth of how powerful love really is. Along the way he learns love for many others, including a serving girl, a prison guard, a rat, a brokenhearted king, and his own family.
Audience: 2nd Grade, Vocabulary 4th Grade
What I Love:
This story is about real love. The characters are flawed and sometimes absurd. They hurt each other and make mistakes, but they forgive and move forward. I found countless priceless lines throughout the story. The theme has to do with Light v. Dark and how we choose which one we will keep. I feel every child and most adults need to read this book.
Caution:
Every single character comes from a broken family.
Desperaux is a very small mouse with very large ears. He lives in the castle and is a complete failure at being a mouse. He doesn't like hunting or eating books-he likes reading books. His favorites are about the knights that save the princess. Shortly thereafter he falls in love with Princess Pea and learns the truth of how powerful love really is. Along the way he learns love for many others, including a serving girl, a prison guard, a rat, a brokenhearted king, and his own family.
Audience: 2nd Grade, Vocabulary 4th Grade
What I Love:
This story is about real love. The characters are flawed and sometimes absurd. They hurt each other and make mistakes, but they forgive and move forward. I found countless priceless lines throughout the story. The theme has to do with Light v. Dark and how we choose which one we will keep. I feel every child and most adults need to read this book.
Caution:
Every single character comes from a broken family.
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