The tale of Despereaux / [videorecording : DVD] Framestore Animation in association with Larger Than Life Productions ; Relativity Media ; Universal Animation Studios ; Universal Pictures ; produced by Gary Ross, Allison Thomas ; screen story by Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi ; written by Gary Ross ; directed by Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen.
Title from container. Voices: Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci, Ciarán Hinds, Robbie Coltrane. Based on the book by Kate DiCamillo. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Sneak peek of Curious George 2: follow that monkey!; the tale of The tale of Despereaux: a (mostly) non-fictional making-of; top ten uses for oversized ears; interactive map of the Kingdom of Dor; Despereaux's quest game; Build-a-Boldo game; DVD-ROM: printable card creator, recipes, coloring pages, wallpapers, screensavers, printable activities.
Summary:
Once upon a time in the far away kingdom of Dor lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. The two go on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
Locations:
YAPC771 -- Bondurant Community Library (Bondurant) — DVD KIDS TAL
FOPB224 -- McGregor Public Library (McGregor) — DVD #554
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