The Tale of Despereaux

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Recommended For: Page Mage (7-10 year olds), Ink Drinkers (11-12 year olds)

Topics Explored

• Rodents
• Knighthood
• Life in a Castle

Overview of The Tale of Despereaux

Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. 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. What happens then?

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• Printable poem and illustrations
• Monthly overview and weekly plans
• Book club party planner and suggestions
• QR codes and hyperlinks for printed and digital use
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• Multimedia list of videos and podcasts
• Copywork passages in print and cursive
• Grammar concepts to explore from copywork passages

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