Audiobook The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Listen to the quiet courage of a mouse who hears music in the silence of his own heart. Kate DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux unfolds not just in words, but in the very rhythm of its voice-a whisper of hope against the dark, a rustle of defiance on castle floors. This audiobook isn't merely read; it's felt. A narrator's voice, warm as hearthlight, guides you through a world where a mouse named Despereaux dares to love a princess, a rat named Roscuro craves the sun, and a serving girl named Miggery Sow holds a wish too fragile for words. Their paths collide in a story as ancient as fairy tales yet startlingly new.
Hear the creak of a dungeon door, the sharp tick-tock of a mouse's courage, the low murmur of Roscuro's envy like a shadow sliding across stone. The audiobook's magic lies in its pauses-the space between sentences where fear and hope breathe. You'll hear the echo of Despereaux's voice, small but clear, as he declares, "I am a mouse who loves music." You'll feel the weight of Miggery's longing, her voice soft as a dropped teacup. The narrator doesn't just tell you about the glittering castle; they let you hear its stones sing, its halls hum with forgotten songs. DiCamillo's words, so carefully chosen, find their perfect home in sound. A line like "The light was a thing that could be held" becomes a tangible thing, held gently in your ears.
This isn't just a children's story-it's a lullaby for the soul. The pacing is deliberate, like a slow dance, letting every emotion settle: the sting of betrayal, the warmth of loyalty, the quiet triumph of a mouse who refuses to be small. You'll find yourself leaning in, not because the story shouts, but because it whispers secrets only the heart can hear. The audiobook's gentle cadence makes the darkness feel less vast, the light more real. When Despereaux steps into the sun, you feel it too-a slow, golden unfolding, like a flower opening after a long night.
For young listeners, it's a gateway to wonder. For adults, it's a reminder that courage isn't loud; it's the quiet voice that says, "I am here." The narrator's voice-steady, kind, never rushing-becomes a friend guiding you through the castle's shadows and the dungeon's chill. You'll hear the difference between a rat's hiss and a mouse's sigh, the way a princess's laughter rings like bells, the way a wish, when held just right, can change everything. This isn't just a tale of mice and rats. It's a story about the light we carry inside, the one we're meant to share. And in this audiobook, that light shines with a sound as beautiful as it is true. Your ears will find out. Your heart will remember.
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Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
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