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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett (Discworld Series, Book 28 of 41)

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett (Discworld Series, Book 28 of 41)

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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett is a witty fantasy adventure set in the Discworld universe. Maurice, a talking cat, travels from town to town with a group of intelligent rats and a boy named Keith. Together, they perform a scam: the rats pretend to infest a town, Keith acts as the piper who removes them, and Maurice collects the reward. Their plan changes when they arrive in Bad Blintz, where something dangerous is hiding beneath the streets. As the rats discover disturbing secrets, they begin questioning morality, leadership, survival, and what it truly means to be intelligent. Maurice must decide whether he is merely a selfish trickster or capable of courage. Filled with humour, mystery, and dark moments, the novel explores friendship, responsibility, and the difference between acting human and becoming humane. It is imaginative, thoughtful, entertaining, and suitable for readers of many different ages. Read More

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About The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett – A Funny, Dark, and Clever Discworld Adventure

Maurice is not a normal cat. He can think, talk, plan, and make money. His partners are rats who can also speak and think. They travel with a quiet boy named Keith, who carries a pipe. Their trick is simple: the rats enter a town, people panic, and Keith arrives as a piper who removes them for a fee.

The trick has worked many times, but the rats now feel guilty. They want to stop cheating people and build a better life. The group agrees to do one final job in Bad Blintz. That choice sends them into real danger.

When the Easy Trick Goes Wrong

Bad Blintz is already afraid of rats. Food is missing, traps fill the tunnels, and two rat catchers claim they are fixing the problem. Yet Maurice and his friends soon see that something is very wrong.

The funny plan becomes a dark mystery about fear, lies, power, and survival. The rats must use their minds and courage to stay alive. Maurice must decide whether he only cares about money or can become someone better.

Terry Pratchett takes ideas from the Pied Piper tale and turns them into a fresh fantasy story. This is the 28th Discworld novel and the first Discworld book written for children.

An Easy Way to Enter Discworld

A 41-book series may look hard to begin. You may think you must know every place and character first. This book solves that problem because it works well on its own. New readers can meet Maurice, Keith, Malicia, and the rats without reading earlier Discworld books.

Long-time fans still get the humour and strange ideas they expect. New readers get a clear story with its own beginning, mystery, and ending. The official Terry Pratchett book guide also describes it as a stand-alone Discworld novel that can be enjoyed without following the full series order.

Funny, Clever, and Full of Meaning

Maurice is proud, greedy, smart, and often very funny. The educated rats have names, dreams, rules, and questions about what makes someone good. Some want safety. Some want freedom. Others want to understand the world.

The book asks simple but strong questions. Does being smart make you responsible? Can fear control a whole town? Can a selfish person change? These ideas sit inside a fast story with traps, secrets, brave choices, and dark surprises.

Younger readers get an exciting animal adventure. Older readers can enjoy the satire and deeper meaning. That balance makes the story fun to read more than once.

A Famous Award-Winning Adventure

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents won the Carnegie Medal. It was Terry Pratchett’s first major literary award. First published in 2001, the story later became an animated film.

The award shows why this is more than a simple funny book. It mixes humour, danger, clear storytelling, and ideas that stay in the reader’s mind.

Made for Comfortable, Long-Term Reading

This Bookish Wonderland edition is made for readers who care about both the story and the physical book.

  • Premium eye-soothing cream paper helps reduce harsh glare.
  • Crystal-clear print keeps the words sharp and easy to read.
  • High-quality stitched and glue binding supports longer use.
  • The durable printed format suits home shelves, gifts, study, and repeat reading.

These features help solve common problems such as weak pages, unclear text, and loose binding.

What Readers Can Gain from the Story

The clear action, short chapters, humour, and mystery help young readers stay interested in a longer book. The story also opens easy talks about honesty, courage, leadership, teamwork, fear, and animal care.

Maurice learns that being clever is not enough. The rats learn that fear does not have to rule them. Keith and Malicia show that quiet or young people can still make brave choices.

Children, teens, and adults can all find something useful here. It is also a strong family read because each age group may notice a different part of the story.

Who Will Enjoy This Book?

This Discworld adventure is a good fit for:

  • Young readers who like fantasy, mystery, and talking animals
  • Terry Pratchett fans collecting all 41 Discworld books
  • New readers who want a stand-alone Discworld story
  • Parents seeking a clever book with humour and meaning
  • Readers who enjoy new versions of classic tales
  • Gift buyers looking for an award-winning fantasy book
  • Teens and adults who like funny stories with dark moments

Some scenes include danger, cruel traps, and scary ideas. Sensitive young readers may prefer to read it with an adult.

Good Times and Ways to Read It

Read it during a school holiday, over a quiet weekend, or in short parts before bed. Families can read it aloud and talk about the choices made by Maurice, Keith, Malicia, and the rats.

Teachers and parents may also use the story to discuss trust, right and wrong, fear, and the power of stories. Discworld collectors can place it after The Last Hero and before Night Watch in publication order.

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  • #39 in Teen & Young Adult Humorous Fiction
  • #114 in Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Thriller Action & Adventure
  • #135 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers

What books are in the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett?:

The main 41 books in A Hercule Poirot Mystery are:

  • The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 1 of 41)

  • The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 2 of 41)

  • Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 3 of 41)

  • Mort by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 4 of 41)

  • Sourcery by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 5 of 41)

  • Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 6 of 41)

  • Pyramids by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 7 of 41)

  • Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 8 of 41)

  • Eric by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 9 of 41)

  • Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 10 of 41)

  • Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 11 of 41)

  • Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 12 of 41)

  • Small Gods by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 13 of 41)

  • Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 14 of 41)

  • Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 15 of 41)

  • Soul Music by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 16 of 41)

  • Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 17 of 41)

  • Maskerade by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 18 of 41)

  • Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 19 of 41)

  • Hogfather by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 20 of 41)

  • Jingo by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 21 of 41)

  • The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 22 of 41)

  • Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 23 of 41)

  • The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 24 of 41)

  • The Truth by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 25 of 41)

  • Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 26 of 41)

  • The Last Hero by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 27 of 41)

  • The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 28 of 41)

  • Night Watch by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 29 of 41)

  • The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 30 of 41)

  • Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 31 of 41)

  • A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 32 of 41)

  • Going Postal by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 33 of 41)

  • Thud! by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 34 of 41)

  • Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 35 of 41)

  • Making Money by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 36 of 41)

  • Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 37 of 41)

  • I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 38 of 41)

  • Snuff by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 39 of 41)

  • Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 40 of 41)

  • The Shepherd’s Crown by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 41 of 41)

The official Discworld reading guide confirms that the main series contains 41 novels and places The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents at number 28.

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Primary Specification
Series NameDiscworld
AuthorTerry Pratchett
GenreYoung Adult Fantasy, Humorous Fantasy, Mystery, Dark Fantasy, Action and Adventure
ISBN-13/ISSN978-0063442214
ISBN-100063442213
PublisherHarperCollins
Publishing DateSeptember 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Reading Age13 years and up
FormatPrinted book
Physical Specification & Quality
Paper QualityPremium eye-soothing cream paper
Binding QualityHigh quality stitched and glue binding (for longevity)
Print QualityCrystal-clear print
Pages336 pages
CountryUSA
Logistics Information
Weight343g
Length8.5 inch
Width5.6 inch
Height0.8 inch
What is The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett about?

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents follows Maurice, an intelligent talking cat who operates a profitable Pied Piper-style scheme with a boy named Keith and a group of educated rats. The rats pretend to infest towns, Keith appears to remove them, and the group shares the payment. However, their plan goes dangerously wrong in Bad Blintz, where missing food, dishonest rat catchers and a terrifying underground presence reveal a genuine threat. The story combines fantasy, mystery, humour and moral questions about honesty, intelligence, survival and responsibility.

How many books are in the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett, and what are they?

The main 41 books in the Discworld series are:

  • The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 1 of 41)
  • The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 2 of 41)
  • Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 3 of 41)
  • Mort by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 4 of 41)
  • Sourcery by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 5 of 41)
  • Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 6 of 41)
  • Pyramids by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 7 of 41)
  • Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 8 of 41)
  • Eric by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 9 of 41)
  • Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 10 of 41)
  • Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 11 of 41)
  • Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 12 of 41)
  • Small Gods by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 13 of 41)
  • Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 14 of 41)
  • Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 15 of 41)
  • Soul Music by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 16 of 41)
  • Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 17 of 41)
  • Maskerade by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 18 of 41)
  • Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 19 of 41)
  • Hogfather by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 20 of 41)
  • Jingo by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 21 of 41)
  • The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 22 of 41)
  • Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 23 of 41)
  • The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 24 of 41)
  • The Truth by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 25 of 41)
  • Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 26 of 41)
  • The Last Hero by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 27 of 41)
  • The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 28 of 41)
  • Night Watch by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 29 of 41)
  • The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 30 of 41)
  • Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 31 of 41)
  • A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 32 of 41)
  • Going Postal by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 33 of 41)
  • Thud! by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 34 of 41)
  • Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 35 of 41)
  • Making Money by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 36 of 41)
  • Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 37 of 41)
  • I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 38 of 41)
  • Snuff by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 39 of 41)
  • Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 40 of 41)
  • The Shepherd’s Crown by Terry Pratchett (Discworld, Book 41 of 41)
Can The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents be read without reading the previous Discworld books?

Yes. Although it is Discworld Book 28 of 41, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents tells a self-contained story with its own central characters, conflict and conclusion. New readers do not need detailed knowledge of earlier Discworld events to understand it. It is therefore a practical starting point for readers who want to experience Terry Pratchett’s humour and fantasy world before committing to the complete series. Reading the earlier books may provide additional familiarity with Discworld, but it is not essential.

What age group is The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents suitable for?

The book was written with younger readers in mind and is commonly recommended for confident readers aged approximately nine years and above. However, it is not a completely gentle children’s story. It includes threatening villains, rat traps, animal danger, death and several tense underground scenes. Parents may wish to consider the individual child’s sensitivity to darker material. Teenagers and adults can also appreciate its satire, clever language, moral complexity and observations about human behaviour.

Is The Amazing Maurice funny, frightening or serious?

The novel combines all three qualities. Maurice’s confidence, the educated rats’ unusual names and Terry Pratchett’s wordplay create frequent comedy. At the same time, the mystery in Bad Blintz becomes increasingly sinister and includes genuine danger. Beneath the entertainment, the book seriously examines conscience, exploitation, leadership and the meaning of becoming civilised. Readers expecting only a light animal adventure may be surprised by its darker atmosphere, but the balance of humour and tension is one of the book’s most distinctive strengths.

Who are the main characters, and what themes does the book explore?

The central characters include Maurice, the clever talking cat; Keith, the young musician; Malicia, the mayor’s imaginative daughter; and educated rats such as Dangerous Beans, Peaches, Darktan, Hamnpork and Sardines. Through their different personalities, the story explores intelligence, free will, ethical responsibility, courage, prejudice, storytelling and community. It also asks whether being able to speak and think automatically makes someone civilised, or whether civilisation depends on the choices they make when others are vulnerable.

Why is The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents considered an important Terry Pratchett novel?
The book won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for children’s literature and became one of Terry Pratchett’s most recognised younger-reader works. It was also the first Discworld novel specifically written for a younger audience. Its importance comes from the way it transforms the familiar Pied Piper story into an intelligent fantasy about morality, identity and social cooperation. The novel remains accessible to children while offering deeper satire and philosophical ideas that adult readers can interpret differently.
Is The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents book the same as the animated film?
The animated film is based on Terry Pratchett’s novel and uses many of its central characters, including Maurice, Keith, Malicia and the educated rats. However, the film changes, simplifies or rearranges parts of the original story for a family-screen audience. The book gives greater attention to the rats’ society, internal conflicts, moral development and the darker elements beneath Bad Blintz. Readers who have watched the film can still discover additional character depth, humour and meaning by reading the novel.
Is this a premium edition of The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents?

Yes. Bookish Wonderland offers a premium printed edition designed to provide a comfortable and durable reading experience. It features eye-soothing cream paper, crystal-clear text and a strong combination of stitched and glue binding. These physical qualities make the book suitable for regular reading, gifting and building a complete Discworld collection. The clean page presentation also helps readers follow Terry Pratchett’s dialogue, jokes and fast-moving scenes without distracting print inconsistencies.

What is the paper quality of this Bookish Wonderland edition?

This edition uses premium cream-coloured paper that creates a softer contrast than bright white pages. The warm page tone is comfortable for extended reading under normal indoor lighting and gives the book an attractive, refined appearance. The paper is selected to support clear text reproduction while remaining practical for everyday handling. Readers who spend long periods enjoying fantasy novels may particularly appreciate the balanced page colour and smooth reading experience.

How durable are the binding and printing of this book?

The book uses high-quality stitched and glue binding to help keep the pages and sections securely attached during repeated reading. Its crystal-clear printing provides sharp letters, consistent lines and easy-to-read text throughout the book. With sensible care—such as avoiding moisture, excessive page folding and prolonged direct sunlight—the edition can remain in good condition for years. This construction makes it suitable for personal libraries, frequent rereading and collectors gradually completing all 41 Discworld novels.

Why should customers buy The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents from Bookish Wonderland?

Bookish Wonderland provides a large collection of premium and durable English books for readers throughout Bangladesh. Customers can order The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents with nationwide delivery and Cash on Delivery across Bangladesh. Delivery is available both inside and outside Dhaka, while customers in Dhaka may also request fast or urgent delivery, subject to availability. The combination of dependable delivery, accessible payment options, cream paper, clear printing and durable binding makes Bookish Wonderland a convenient choice for Discworld readers and book collectors.