The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo is a charming children's story which was the winner of the 2004 Newberry Medal award. Couched in an entertaining plot about a mouse and a princess, the story is really about the human heart, love, betrayal, and forgiveness.

The Bad Beginning (Book the First in A Series of Unfortunate Events)
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Very smart and thought-provoking, engaging the reader similarly to Lemony Snicket's Unfortunate Events books, but not as dark. A great story to read with your kids.