Status Updates From The Tale of Despereaux

i was in 4th grade when i first read and loved this book.

i am now 28 and the only thing this book has made me want to do is cry. it is so so beautiful but it’s so sad. classism, that one doesn’t understand at such a young age, to racism, to the state of the government. this book is brilliant and devastatingly so

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS: In every story there are lots of supporting characters. In my book one of the supporting characters is Furlough Tilling: Despereaux’s older brother who strictly follows mouse rules and ultimately escorts Despereaux to the dungeon stairs. Another EX is Lester & Antoinette Tilling: Despereaux’s dad and mommma, who prioritize self-preservation over familial love.