Kate DiCamillo’s classic Newbery Medal-winning story The Tale of Despereaux has enchanted readers around the globe. This magical adventure will come to the big screen on 19th December in a major animated movie from Universal Pictures.
An all-star cast including Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson, Sigourney Weaver and Dustin Hoffman will see Despereaux the mouse brought to life. If you can't wait that long, watch a sneak preview at the movie's website.
To coincide with the film release, we're publishing these lively novelizations. Children of all ages will be inspired by the mouse who discovers a place of magical wonder, where books are alive with heroic quests and romantic adventure. Why not start your own Despereaux library at home with the following books?
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