Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was magic in the air. But a terrible accident left the king broken-hearted. All hope was lost Until Despereaux Tilling was born. A brave and virtuous mouse, Despereaux is simply too big for his small world. Though tiny, wheezy and saddled with comically oversized ears, Despereaux refuses to live a life of weakness and fear. When he's banished from his home for not following the rules that society expects of a mouse, Despereaux befriends fellow outcast Roscuro.While Despereaux begins his noble quest to rescue Pea - a princess who can't see beyond her distorted view of the world - his pal Roscuro receives a painful rejection from her highness that sets him on a course of self-destruction. From the highest turrets of the glittering castle to the dankest dark of Dor's sewers, friendships will be tested as Despereaux and Roscuro embark upon a journey that will change the way they look at their world - and themselves - forever. Release Date:16/01/2009.
