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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BuzzMouse
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Heaven Sent
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Pitfall
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience