{"title":"Maggie Jankuloska","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-rat-catchers-apprentice-by-maggie-jankuloska-9781925227949","title":"The Rat-Catcher's Apprentice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2023, UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge range 9 to 12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's 1665. Rats have infested homes and alleys in Marie Perrin's provincial French town. Twelve-year-old Marie is set to become a maid, although she hungers for adventure. However, one mistake alters her fate and as punishment she is forced to apprentice for an intimidating rat-catcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAway from her parents and twin brother, and handling gnarly rat traps under Gustave Renard's unusual mentorship, Marie must overcome a new set of challenges which come after a plague enters her town.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre rats responsible for the spread of the illness? Can Marie find a way out of the bubbling danger around her?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rat-Catcher's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e depicts non-traditional families, belonging and female bravery in an atmospheric historical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeachers notes available here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An intrepid heroine, a perilous time in plague-ridden France, a society cleaved by class division. The Rat-Catcher's Apprentice is full of heart and hope with a young girl who dares to dream of a life unrestrained by her gender. A compelling and rollicking MG novel.'  Amra Pajalic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A gripping, historical adventure story of bravery and belonging.'  Judith Rossell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An exceptional novel, full of twists and turns and intrigue, with a heart that is brave and kind and true. I adored this timeless story.'  Kate Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996461453548,"sku":"9781925227949","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/79f934647a00a6845b4533cf4197908e.jpg?v=1763152660"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/maggie-jankuloska.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}