“I will be brave” thought Despereaux. “I will try to be brave like a knight in the shining armor. I will be brave for the Princess Pea”.
How best for him to be brave?
He cleared his throat. He let go of his tail. He stood up straighter. “Once upon a time,” he said out loud to the darkness. He said these words because they were the best, the most powerful words that he knew and just the saying of them comforted him.
Comprehension Questions
1. Who is saying this phrase?
A. Despereaux
B. Another Mouse
C. The Narrator
2. What phrase makes Despereaux feel the most brave?
A. I will be brave
B. Once upon a time
C. No phrase
A. I will be brave
B. Once upon a time
C. No phrase
Your Thoughts
3. Did you like this excerpt? Why or why not?
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.