0
Shop Alibris on your mobile device
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Our Money-Back Guarantee

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

by

Welcome to the story of Despereaux, an unforgettable literary hero for our time from the pen of award-winning writer Kate DiCamillo. The Tale of ... Show synopsis

Find your copy

Buy it from  $0.99
Buy new from  $3.60
Collectible from  $9.95

Reset filters

Filter by edition 

Order by: Popularity | Pub. Date  

  • All copies
  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread

    Trade paperback, 2006

  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Hardcover, 2003

  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Hardcover, 2008

  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Audiobook CD, 2005

  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Hardcover, 2004
    Large type / large print.

  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Paperback, 2004

  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Trade paperback, 2004
    Large type / large print.

  • Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Hardcover, 2006

  • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Hardcover, 2006

  • Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

    Audiobook cassette, 2003

Go to a list of all editions  

You might like

 

Change currency

Reviews of The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

See all 6 reviews
Overall customer rating: 4.167
Tarissa

Delightful Story

by Tarissa on May 25, 2010

Have you ever thought that mice like to dream about fairy tales? You probably haven't, because mice don't do that. Except for one mouse in particular. Meet Despereaux Tilling. Right from his birth, everyone knew he was odd, especially with those huge ears, and his unusually tiny body. But a world ... More

ncweber

A Good Read

by ncweber on Feb 19, 2009

Although told in a slightly condescending fashion (to my mind), the author weaves together the events in the lives of each character most convincingly. Definitely an entertaining read, with an extremely old, yet timeless message: 'This above all, to thine own self be true'. More

pamela1717

3.5 stars

by pamela1717 on Jan 11, 2009

Maybe there was just too much hype about this book and I expected more. I know I expected a little more of adventures for Despereaux--something more "knightly". But then again, I'm not a kid so my review shouldn't really matter much to the target audience. Still, I want to see the movie. I preferred ... More

ReadABook

Great for the whole family

by ReadABook on Apr 3, 2007

Our whole family enjoyed reading this book together. We and our 1st, 4th, and 7th grade children thought it was an enjoyable tale. One I know we'll be reading again! More

Customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  2 out of 2
Love it or hate it? Review it now

Discussions about The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

Start a new discussion

  3. What's on your mind? Review post guidelines

Join Today!

Share your ideas with other community members

Create account

Already a member?

Log in now

Subjects related to The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

Get $300 in coupons and other goodies. Sign up for newsletter No, thank you.

You're signed up (and we ♥ you). Watch for our Welcome e-mail and your first coupon. Thanks!