Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a tiny mouse with exceptionally large ears who loves music, stories, and a human princess named Pea. But mice are not supposed to read books or speak to humans, and his differences soon banish him to the dark, rat-filled dungeons below the castle. Down in the shadows lives Roscuro, a rat who desperately craves the light, and Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl with an impossible wish. When their three paths collide, Despereaux must find the courage of a knight in shining armor to save the princess he loves. This Newbery Medal-winning classic weaves together themes of bravery, forgiveness, and the power of a good story. You will follow a tiny hero on a massive quest, proving that even the smallest creatures can change the world. Will Despereaux survive the dungeon and rescue Princess Pea? Reader, it is your destiny to find out.