{"product_id":"amazing-maurice-and-his-educated-rodents","title":"Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWizards produce rubbish, which is laced with magic, and for the rats that forage this rubbish, the magic has changed them. Maurice, a con-cat, wants to get rich quick and creates a plague of rats with the help of the rats and Keith. However, things go wrong in Bad Blintz, and the educated rodents are not playing to the piper's tune. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 April 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Random House Children's UK\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven the most skilled wizards occasionally produce remnants of their magical endeavors. However, the remnants of a wizard's magic are imbued with extraordinary power, and when rats scavenge these remnants, they undergo a remarkable transformation. These rats gain the ability to speak and read, and their aspirations for a comfortable retirement are nothing short of grandiose. This newfound intelligence and ambition are perfectly suited for a cunning con artist like Maurice. Maurice possesses his own magical abilities and desires to accumulate wealth swiftly. Alongside a group of rats, including the young and somewhat naïve Keith, known as the \"piper,\" Maurice operates in various towns, orchestrating a plague of rats to exploit for financial gain. Their scheme seems to be working flawlessly until they venture into the rundown town of Bad Blintz. However, things take an unexpected turn, and the once-educated rodents refuse to follow Maurice's commands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this town, the rats have developed their own sense of autonomy and refuse to be manipulated by Maurice and his crew. They realize the true value of their intelligence and refuse to be treated as mere tools for someone else's gain. The once-convinced rodents now stand up against Maurice and his schemes, using their knowledge and skills to outwit the con artist and protect themselves from harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe confrontation between Maurice and the rats in Bad Blintz is a thrilling and suspenseful affair. The rats, armed with their newfound intelligence and determination, challenge Maurice's authority and expose his deceitful intentions. Maurice, realizing that he has underestimated the power of his adversaries, resorts to desperate measures to regain control. However, the rats are too clever for him, and they ultimately prevail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their triumph, the rats demonstrate that even the most unexpected outcomes can lead to positive change. They have proven that intelligence and determination can overcome even the most formidable obstacles, and that sometimes, the most unlikely heroes can emerge victorious. The story of Maurice and the rats in Bad Blintz serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future, and that even the most unlikely creatures can achieve great things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 218g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 196 x 22 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780552576802                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terry Pratchett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101928812794,"sku":"9780552576802","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/db3a91b2cef198cb510abac17928eb07.jpg?v=1630894968","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/amazing-maurice-and-his-educated-rodents","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}