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Which award did "The Tale of Despereaux" win?

  • Caldecott Medal

  • Newbery Medal

  • Pulitzer Prize

  • National Book Award

Answer

The Tale of Despereaux won the Newbery Medal in 2004. This award is given annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The Tale of Despereaux is a fantasy novel by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a mouse named Despereaux who is born with very large ears and a big heart.
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