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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

Discworld Hardback Library
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett follows a clever cat named Maurice and his band of intelligent, talking rats as they travel from town to town. They run a scam using a young boy in a Pied Piper role to rid towns of their rat infestations. However, things take a curious turn when they encounter a town with a genuinely dark secret, challenging them to go beyond their usual tricks and confront a malevolent force.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of clever and humorous twists on classic fairy tales. It features a wickedly funny tale of a streetwise cat and his band of talking rodents who concoct a remarkable scam. With Terry Pratchett's signature wit and satirical style, it's perfect for readers who appreciate fantasy with a touch of comedy and intricate storytelling.

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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

Everyone knows the stories about rats and pipers, and Maurice has a stupid-looking kid with a pipe, and his very own plague of rats - strangely educated rats .

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The incredible Carnegie-winning adventure, now in a brand-new gift edition, part of the Discworld Hardback Library.

The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents introduces Maurice, a streetwise tomcat with the perfect money-making scam. Everyone knows the stories about rats and pipers, and Maurice has a stupid-looking kid with a pipe, and his very own plague of rats—strangely educated rats...

But in Bad Blintz, the little con suddenly goes down the drain. For someone there is playing a different tune, and now the rats must learn a new word.

EVIL.

It's not a game any more. It's a rat-eat-rat world. And that might only be the start...

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The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett is praised for its sharp wit and intelligence. Reviewers highlight its unpredictable plot, engaging characters, and a deeply satisfying conclusion. The book is celebrated for its humour and compelling storytelling, with many considering it a prime example of the author’s acclaimed style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857536105

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Doubleday Children's Books

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Humour Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy 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. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. He died in March 2015. terrypratchett.co.uk

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