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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

This book is all about a little mouse who wishes he could be a hero. Despereaux is a mouse who lives in a castle. He looks odd; his ears are much too big for his head. He is in love with the princess, Princess Pea. It also tells the story of a rat named Chiaroscuro who loves the light and a servant girl named Miggory Snow, and the wishes and dreams of these 4 characters. I really liked this book because it was exciting to read, and the author sometimes writes like she's talking to you. If you love fairy tales, happy endings, and books that make you feel happy and sad at the same time, you'll love the Tale of Despereaux.