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The Amazing Maurice

2023

Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent fantasy danger, frightening rat-catching imagery, peril, and references to death may unsettle younger children, while humor and hopeful themes support older elementary viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard merchandising, but no intrusive product placement.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

References to death and characters are in life-threatening situations throughout the plot.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic blood or injury detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild insults or teasing.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, age-appropriate crushes and friendship dynamics.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A dark supernatural entity and suspenseful chase scenes may unsettle younger viewers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes cartoonish action, battles with rats and a large supernatural entity, and some peril.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist and allies frequently display bravery against daunting odds.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive storytelling, talking animals, elaborate schemes, and imaginative world-building strongly encourage creative thinking.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Diverse character designs, primarily anthropomorphic animals.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores elements of storytelling and critical thinking, though largely for entertainment.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and cooperation are central to overcoming the conflict.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes address cooperation, truth, free will, empathy, exploitation, and treating sentient beings as individuals rather than tools.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters evolve from selfish to self-sacrificing, showing growth.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Amazing Maurice would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Amazing Maurice, and what caused that change?
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