Kate DiCamillo. The Tale of Despereaux (3/30/04)
Description
Author Kate DiCamillo tells the story of Despereaux Tilling and his love for music, stories, and a human princess named Pea in her book The Tale of Despereaux. In this interview, DiCamillo discusses what made her writeabout Despereaux, the prevalence of mice in children's literature, the darkness in her story, and more.
Runtime
7 min 53 sec
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Database
Films on Demand
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Context and Background
Themes of Pride and Wealth