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The Tale of Despereaux

by Kate DiCamillo

Newbery Medal · 2004 · Winner
Children'sISBN 9780763640774

Award History

AwardYearStatus
Newbery Medal2004Winner

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is an American children's author born in Philadelphia in 1964. She won the Newbery Medal twice—for *The Tale of Despereaux* (2004) and for *Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures* (2014). She is one of the most beloved children's authors working today, also known for *Because of Winn-Dixie* and *The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane*.

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