Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description: Maurice is no ordinary cat—he’s clever, cunning, and somehow capable of speech. His traveling companions? A group of talking, literate rats and a not-so-brilliant boy piper. Together, they’ve created the perfect scam: the rats “invade” a town, the boy pretends to save it, and Maurice collects the profits. But when they reach the bleak town of Bad Blintz, things take a sinister turn. Something evil lurks beneath the surface, threatening both humans and rodents alike. As Maurice and his crew uncover dark secrets, they must decide whether to be villains, heroes, or something entirely different. Witty, fast-paced, and surprisingly philosophical, this standalone tale from the Discworld universe examines greed, morality, and redemption through Pratchett’s trademark humor and sharp insight.