Ms. Feiner’s Class Blog

Ms. Feiner is recommending The Tale of Despereaux, the story of a sickly little mouse, who falls in love with a princess named Pea. In order to protect the princess from her enemy, Despereaux must face a rat-infested dungeon filled with sadness and certain death. In the story we also meet a variety of strange, funny. and complicated characters who play important parts in Despereaux’s quest to save the princess. I love the way the author sweeps you up into the story from the very first page. She writes like she is talking straight to you and no one else, and the story she has to tell is thrilling, funny, and emotional all at the same time. This is also a great book to read with an adult, because adults will love it as much as children.

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