The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo [FIRST EDITION] 2003 • Candlewick Press dorothy l sayers for she possesses magical powers

for she possesses magical powers sought by the evil enchantress Queen Achren

from the household of an ancient Greek philosopher and the deathbed of Alexander the Great

Dust jacket has light shelf / edge wear but is overall in very good shape

Book itself has a few stains to boards / cover [color drain on cloth from water]

two kids made a pact to take care of each other

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo [FIRST EDITION] 2003 • Candlewick Press dorothy l sayers for she possesses magical powersThe Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering FIRST EDITION [2003] CANDLEWICK PRESS 9th printing 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket in excellent condition. Light shelf wear; dust jacket now housed in a new archival quality jacket protector. Tiny green stain to top of text block [see photos] otherwise mint. A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's