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“Despereaux marveled at his own bravery. He admired his own defiance. And then, reader, he fainted.”

Book:The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

This enchanting story follows the journey of Despereaux, a mouse with an oversized heart and a love for adventure. Set in the grand castle of Dor, Despereaux's quest for freedom leads him into the lives of Princess Pea and the devious rat, Dufresne. The narrative weaves together themes of courage, friendship, and redemption, as the characters' lives become entangled in a series of unexpected events involving a bowl of soup and a spool of thread. more

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Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Her works are known for their warmth, humor, and profound emotional depth, making them highly popular with readers. Born on March 25, 1964, DiCamillo's writing career began in the field of children's literature and has since expanded into adult literature. more

“At the thought of being eaten by rats, Despereaux forgot about being brave. He forgot about not being a disappointment. He felt himself heading into another faint. But his mother, who had an excellent sense of dramatic timing, beat him to it; she executed a beautiful, flawless swoon, landing right at Despereaux's feet.”

Beautiful Mother Felt Feet Beats Brave Disappointment Excellent Dramatic Timing Rats Headings Landing Flawless Despereaux

Book:The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

Source: The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

“At least Lester had the decency to weep at his act of perfidy. Reader, do you know what 'perfidy' means? I have a feeling you do, based on the scene that unfolded here. But you should look up the word in your dictionary, just to be sure.”

Knows Should Looks Mean Feelings Reader Scene Look Up Do You Know Decency Dictionary Perfidy

Book:The Essential Kate DiCamillo Collection

Source: The Essential Kate DiCamillo Collection

“I object to that remark very strongly! - The Magician's Nephew”

Objects Magician Remarks Nephew

Author:C. S. Lewis

“But he always licked to get visitors alone in the billiard room and tell them stories about a mysterious lady, a foreign royalty, with whom he had driven about London. 'A devilish temper she had,' he would say. 'But she was a dem fine woman, sir, a dem fine woman.”