Smith, Matt.

The tale of Despereaux : the graphic novel / adapted and illustrated by Matt Smith and David Tilton. - 1st ed. - Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, c2008. - 126 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 22 cm.

"Based on the motion picture screenplay. Based on the book by Kate DiCamillo."

"Despereaux is a one-of-a-kind mouse who doesn't cower or scurry and craves adventure. He meets and falls in love with a princess, gets banished to the dungeon (from which no mouse has ever returned)!, and is captured by a pack of hungry rats. Despereaux barely escapes with his life, but he honors his quest to act as a knight would--with bravery and courage in the face of danger. After all, he has to save the princess and become a hero!"--P. [4] of cover.

Ages 8 and up.

ISBN: 9780763640750 (pbk.) 9780763643126 0763643122

LCCN: 2008932000

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mice--Fiction.
Adventure and adventurers--Fiction.
Princesses--Fiction.
Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Children's literature--2009.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Comic books, strips, etc.--2009.