The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents: Special Edition

Description: The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett, Laura Ellen Andresen Even wizards produce leftovers.But a wizards 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A brand new edition of the Carnegie-medal-winning book, from master story-teller Terry Pratchett. With magical illustrations from Laura Ellen-AndersenEven wizards produce leftovers.But a wizards 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 Bad Blintz, this little con goes wrong, and suddenly these educated rodents arent playing to the pipers tune . . . Notes This brand-new edition of Terry Pratchetts Carnegie medal-winning 2002 novel presents for a new generation of young readers the darkly comic and magical tale of rats gaining human-like sophistication from eating a wizards leftovers, and proceeding to hatch a scheme with Keith the piper which swiftly goes awry. Author Biography 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. Review Ethically challenging, beautifully orchestrated, philosophically opposed to the usual plot fixes of fantasy * Guardian *Simply gripping story-telling * The Times *Powerful, passionate, mordantly funny and, at one point, unbearably sad * Daily Telegraph *An astonishing novel...I marvelled at the ferociousness of the humour, and the willingness to go into dark places * Financial Times *Great yarn written in fairly simple text * Liverpool Echo * Promotional A brand new edition of the Carnegie-medal-winning book, from master story-teller Terry Pratchett. With magical illustrations from Laura Ellen-Andersen Review Text Ethically challenging, beautifully orchestrated, philosophically opposed to the usual plot fixes of fantasy Review Quote Ethically challenging, beautifully orchestrated, philosophically opposed to the usual plot fixes of fantasy Promotional "Headline" A brand new edition of the Carnegie-medal-winning book, from master story-teller Terry Pratchett. With magical illustrations from Laura Ellen-Andersen Details ISBN0552576808 Author Laura Ellen Andresen Series Discworld Novels ISBN-10 0552576808 ISBN-13 9780552576802 Format Paperback Imprint Corgi Childrens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Death 2015 Media Book Pages 304 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-04-26 Replaces 9780552552028 Audience Age 9-11 Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-26 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK AU Release Date 2018-04-26 NZ Release Date 2018-04-26 Narrator Matthew Beard Illustrator Atilio Rojo Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Subtitle Special Edition - Now a major film Audience Childrens (6-12) Alternative 9781407042398 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117185880;

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