The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents -

Here’s a detailed breakdown of The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett, the 28th Discworld novel (but first for young adults) and a twisted, clever reimagining of the Pied Piper of Hamelin . The story subverts the classic fairy tale. A sentient, talking cat named Maurice teams up with a seemingly simple-minded piper named Keith and a clan of rats who have also gained human-like intelligence (thanks to eating magical waste from the Unseen University). Together, they run a "piper and plague of rats" scam on small towns: the rats swarm the town, Keith offers to "pipe them away," and they split the reward money.