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About the story |
What would you do if you found a tiger in a cage in the middle of the woods? Rob asks his new friend Sistine that question and ends up with a dilemma. In the end who will be set free, the tiger or Rob. |
My opinion |
An emotional very well written story. |
Book Title |
The Tiger Rising |
Author |
Kate DiCamillo |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Scholastic Inc. |
Copyright Date |
2001 |
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About the story |
A mouse, a princess, a serving girl, a rat, a dungeon and soup. Each character has their own tale, and each tale involves the dungeon and soup. |
My opinion |
This is a wonderful tale of the separate journeys of several characters and how they become entangled in the end. I would tell |
Book Title |
The Tale of Despereaux |
Author |
Kate DiCamillo |
Illustrator |
Timothy Basil Ering |
Publisher |
Candlewick Press |
Copyright Date |
2003 |
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About the movie |
The tale of a rat, a small mouse, a serving girl and a princess. |
My opinion |
The film had many differences from the text, but was still a good story. It was much easier to follow if you had read the book first. |
Movie Title |
The Tale of Despereaux |
Distributor |
Universal Pictures |
Rating |
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Released |
2008 |
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About the story |
Edward, an elegant china rabbit, unexpectedly falls into the ocean and so begins his journey that takes him full circle. |
My opinion |
This is truly a miraculous journey of discovery and enlightenment. I would tell |
Book Title |
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane |
Author |
Kate DiCamillo |
Illustrator |
Bagram Ibatoulline |
Publisher |
Candlewick Press |
Copyright Date |
2006 |