The Rat-Catcher's Apprentice

Maggie Jankuloska

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Midnight Ink
01 March 2022

Children's & Educational; Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

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*Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2023, UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing
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Age range 9 to 12

It'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.

Away 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.

Are rats responsible for the spread of the illness? Can Marie find a way out of the bubbling danger around her?

The Rat-Catcher's Apprentice depicts non-traditional families, belonging and female bravery in an atmospheric historical setting.

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'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

'A gripping, historical adventure story of bravery and belonging.'

Judith Rossell

'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

By: Maggie Jankuloska
Imprint: Midnight Ink
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
ISBN: 9781925227949
ISBN 10: 1925227944
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 March 2022
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active