The glorious tale of a little castle mouse with a big heart – & a thirst for adventure! Despereaux is a mouse in love; in love with music, with stories, & with a princess named Pea. He can read books, & he can hear sounds that no one else can hear. (Two very dangerous talents for a castle mouse like him.) Everyone expects Despereaux to die young, but he stubbornly refuses to do so. But when he’s whisked into a breakneck adventure, will he finally win his heart’s desire? A stunning Newbery Medal winner by Kate Di Camillo A timeless story of chivalry, friendship & magic Kate is one of America’s top children’s authors Her other novels include The Tiger Rising Supplied as a pack of six copies. page-turners-year-3 reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie piecorbettpageturners pm 19-offer