Tale of Despereaux (Hardcover) by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering. Candlewick, 2003. ISBN: 0763617229. pp: 272.
Ages: 8-14, gr: 3-8
1Paperback (Reprint edition April 11, 2006) ISBN: 0763625299
Original Book Guide created by Dr Mary Berry
The Tale of Despereaux Teacher Guide (pdf), 20-page teacher guide field tested with 3rd & 4th graders
The Tale of Despereaux Reader’s Guide, discussion questions, vocabulary, activities
Web English Teacher lesson plans
Literature Circle Guide from Scholastic (pdf)
Book Browse Reading Guide
Lively Read-Aloud, unit plan for using the book as a read-aloud to introduce second graders to chapter books
ReadWriteThink activities to celebrate Kate DiCamillo’s birthday, March 25. Note: site may not be active other times of the year
Literature Learning Ladders Connections. Links to make connections with the author, literary conventions, vocabulary, extension activities about mice and castles.
BookHive Discussion Questions
Multnomah County Library Book Discussion Groups for Kids; discussion questions
Camel’s Hump Radio. Discussion questions that accompanied airing of an excerpt from the book on Vermont Public Radio.
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