And the heart of any living thing can be broken. And powerful.ĭid you think that rats do not have hearts? Wrong. Reader, you may ask this question in fact, you must ask this question: Is it ridiculous for a very small, sickly, big-eared mouse to fall in love with a beautiful human princess named Pea? The answer is … yes. It is so symbolic of our trials and tribulations changing us as we learn and grown from them.
He knew things that they would never know what they thought of him, he realized, did not matter, not at all.” He had been to the dungeon and back up out of it. Reader, you must know that an interesting fate (sometimes involving rats, sometimes not) awaits almost everyone, mouse or man, who does not conform.ĭespereaux stood before the Mouse Council, and he realized that he was a different mouse than he had been the last time he faced them. I can think of so many discussions that could be built off of the quotes below: There are so many beautiful messages and lessons that can be found if you really think about the symbolism of this story. I think this is a wonderful way to write to children, as it includes them and makes them a part of the reading experience. I love how the author speaks to the reader directly, either to ask them to think about what is happening on a more psychological level, or just to explain a complicated word she has used in her story. The following is not really a review, but more of my thoughts on the book from an educational perspective. While it is a TON of work, I am so thankful that my children’s lit class is forcing me to read so many of the books I missed out on as a kid. What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light.
Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. Published by Candlewick Press on September 9, 2008
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