The people of Hamelin agree to pay a hefty sum to a piper who promises to end the plague of rats infesting their town. But when they refuse to pay him after the job is completed, he takes a horrible revenge.

The Pied Piper pipes a village free of rats, and when the villagers refuse to pay him for the service, he pipes away their children as well.

Long ago, in a small village in the middle of a deep, dark forest, there lived a lonely, deaf girl named Maggie. Shunned by her village because of her disability, her only comfort comes from her vivid imagination. Maggie has a gift for inventing stories and dreams of one day finding her fairy-tale love. When Maggie meets the mysterious Piper, it seems that all her wishes are coming true. Spellbound, Maggie falls hard for him and plunges headfirst...

The town of Hamelin is being overrun by rats! A mysterious traveling piper has the power to rid the town of the pests, but when he is cheated out of his payment, he gets revenge. About the Author About the Illustrator Beginning of Text Map A German Folktale A New Ending Think About It Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps This captivating series transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything...

With this first picture book in Russell Brand's Trickster Tales series, the famed comedian, actor, and bestselling author delivers a hilarious retelling of an old fairytale favorite that will appeal to adults and children alike. Once upon a time, long ago, in a time that seemed, to those present, exactly like now except their teeth weren't so clean and more things were wooden, there was a town called Hamelin. The people of Hamelin were a pompous bunch...

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a legendary figure from medieval Germany. This enigmatic character has been shrouded in mystery for centuries, with various interpretations and adaptations appearing across literature, art, and popular culture. Investigating the Pied Piper of Hamelin" takes readers on a journey through the history and folklore surrounding this perhaps mythical figure. The book examines how the legend has evolved over time, influenced...

This story is excerpted from The Pied Piper of Hamelin: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces incredible characters in this captivating tale based on the famous story by the Brothers Grimm. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement.

In this classic piece of American poetry, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow commemorates the actions of American patriot Paul Revere on April 18, 1775. The tale depicts Paul Revere's exciting midnight ride to warn all the neighbors in the countryside that the British were coming-one light if by land and two if by sea. InThe Pied Piper of Hamelin got rid of the pesky, hated rats, but when the villagers refused to pay for his services, the Pied Piper took...