The Tale of Despereaux

20amerheb - the book the tale of despereauxs is out of this world!Even if this is a book when i started reading it ,it was like a farytale coming to life.wh en i started reading this book i couldn't get my eyes away from it ! I fell depply inlove with this book!exept until chapter ten the book is stabbing me with a sharp wooden stick,it killed.When i finish the book i want to keep reading over and over again.this book keeps me occupied and in sespence.No matter what happens the book keeps me awake and waitting to see what will happen next .the book is about a mose named despereaux .he was born with his eyes open .he had big ears and he was really small. he dosen't act like any mice how they aresouposed to .he does the oppisite.i would love to say more about the book but i don't want to give it awaty.i encourge anyone to read this beautiful book.Tale Of Despereaux RULES!!!!!!!

Starred review from November 10, 2003
The rich timbre of Malcolm's voice proves an appealing invitation for listeners to follow along with this romantic and funny tale of an unlikely hero. Despereaux Tilling, a tiny mouse with very large ears, has always been a misfit among mice. But it is his quirks—which include the ability to read books and tell stories, as well as his undying love for a human princess—that lead Despereaux on a quest that culminates in a most fitting "happily ever after" ending. Malcolm's humorous interpretation of Antoinette Tilling's (Despereaux's French mother) histrionics is fine entertainment. And his Roscuro the rat character delivers slick lines with a Latin flair. With asides directed at listeners and elements of royal intrigue, innocent romance and revenge, this listening experience sometimes recalls the film The Princess Bride
. But movie fans or no, listeners will find lots to enjoy here. Ages 7-12.