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Terry Pratchett
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
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Part of "Discworld" series
"The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents" is a delightful and engaging novel by the late and great Terry Pratchett. This book, which was published in 2001, is the 28th installment in Pratchett's beloved Discworld series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone work, making it accessible to newcomers and longtime fans alike. At its heart, "The Amazing Maurice" is a clever and subversive retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Pied Piper of Hamelin." The story follows Maurice, a streetwise cat who has learned to talk and lead a group of highly intelligent rats. Together, they travel from town to town, putting on a show and then "solving" the town's rat problem - for a fee, of course. However, when they arrive in the town of Bad Blintz, things take a turn for the worse. The rats begin to act strangely, and Maurice realizes that something more sinister is at play. With the help of a young girl named Malicia, Maurice and the rats must uncover the truth and save the town from a terrible fate. Pratchett's signature wit and humor are on full display in "The Amazing Maurice," making for a fast-paced and entertaining read. But the book also has a deeper message about the dangers of greed and the importance of standing up for what is right. With its memorable characters, clever plot twists, and thought-provoking themes, "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents" is a must-read for Terry Pratchett fans and anyone who loves a good story...
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