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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

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By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett is a clever and humorous tale set in the Discworld universe. It follows a street-smart cat named Maurice who teams up with a group of intelligent, talking rats and a young human named Keith. They travel from town to town staging an elaborate scam involving "pied piping," but their scheme faces unexpected challenges when they encounter mysterious happenings in the town of Bad Blintz. The story explores themes of cleverness, morality, and the power of storytelling.
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You might enjoy this book if you love clever twists on traditional fairy tales combined with a witty, humorous style. It offers a refreshing adventure featuring a streetwise cat, a band of intelligent talking rats, and a young boy who thinks he's a hero. Ideal for those who appreciate a touch of magic and satire in their children's literature.

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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

Even wizards produce leftovers.

But a wizard’s rubbish is laced with magic, and for the rats that forage this rubbish, the magic has changed them – they can speak and read, and have rather grand ambitions for a comfortable retirement.

Which is perfect for a con-cat like Maurice.

A brand new edition of the Carnegie-medal-winning book, from master story-teller Terry Pratchett. With magical illustrations from Laura Ellen-Andersen

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A brand new edition of the Carnegie-medal-winning book, from master storyteller Terry Pratchett. With magical illustrations from Laura Ellen-Andersen.

Even wizards produce leftovers.

But a wizard's rubbish is laced with magic, and for the rats that forage this rubbish, the magic has changed them—they can speak and read, and have rather grand ambitions for a comfortable retirement.

Which is perfect for a con-cat like Maurice. He has his own magical talents and wants to get rich quick. Together with the rats and young (rather simple) Keith, the 'piper', they work the towns to create their very own plague of rats—then lure them away for cash.

But in the run-down town of Bad Blintz, this little con goes wrong, and suddenly these educated rodents aren't playing to the piper's tune...

Series: Discworld Novels

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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett receives high praise for its compelling storytelling, ethical complexity, and cleverly orchestrated plot. It is described as gripping and passionate with moments of intense humour and poignant sadness. The humour's ferocity and its journey into darker themes make it a standout novel, admired for both its simplicity and depth.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552576802

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Contributors:

  • Designed by Laura Ellen Andresen
  • Cover design or artwork by Laura Ellen Andresen

Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Discworld Novels Terry Pratchett Young Adult

About the Author

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com

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