Is It Based on a Book?
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Movie · 2022

Is The Amazing Maurice based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Amazing Maurice is based on the book The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett (2001).

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents is book 28 of the Discworld series.

The movie was released in 2022.

The book behind The Amazing Maurice

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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

by Terry Pratchett · first published 2001 · fantasy comedy

2001 novel by Terry Pratchett.

Discworld: books in order

  1. The Colour of Magic (1983)
  2. The Light Fantastic (1986)
  3. Equal Rites (1987)
  4. Mort (1987)
  5. Sourcery (1988)
  6. Wyrd Sisters (1988)
  7. Pyramids (1989)
  8. Guards! Guards! (1989)
  9. Eric (1990)
  10. Moving Pictures (1990)
  11. Reaper Man (1991)
  12. Witches Abroad (1991)
  13. Small Gods (1992)
  14. Lords and Ladies (1992)
  15. Men at Arms (1993)
  16. Soul Music (1994)
  17. Interesting Times (1994)
  18. Maskerade (1995)
  19. Feet of Clay (1996)
  20. Hogfather (1996)
  21. Jingo (1997)
  22. The Last Continent (1998)
  23. Carpe Jugulum (1998)
  24. The Fifth Elephant (1999)
  25. The Truth (2000)
  26. Thief of Time (2001)
  27. The Last Hero (2001)
  28. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (2001)
  29. Night Watch (2002)
  30. The Wee Free Men (2003)
  31. Monstrous Regiment (2003)
  32. A Hat Full of Sky (2004)
  33. Going Postal (2004)
  34. Thud! (2005)
  35. Wintersmith (2006)
  36. Making Money (2007)
  37. Unseen Academicals (2009)

Common questions

Is The Amazing Maurice based on a book?

Yes. The Amazing Maurice is based on the book The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett (2001).

Who wrote the book The Amazing Maurice is based on?

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents was written by Terry Pratchett and first published in 2001.

Is The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents part of a series?

Yes, it is book 28 in the Discworld series (3 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Colour of Magic, book 1 of The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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