I'm sure that you already know about the Pied Piper of Hamelin. It's a very old German folk tale that tells the story of what happens when the people of Hamelin refuse to pay a piper after he gets rid of the rats that are overunning their town.

This Reading Champion book is for Independent reading at Gold Level 9

The great illustrations for 'Felix and the Pied Piper' have been done by the Spanish artist, Esther Hernando.

Click here to see some more of her wonderful artwork.

This book, Felix and the Pied Piper tells the story from the point of view of one of the children that live in the town.

What's in a name?

Choosing the right name for a character is very important. It can also be quite difficult. I chose the name Felix because it means lucky and happy. It's also a name that a German boy might have had at the time the story is set.

Did you know?

Pied means covered with patches, or spots of two or more colours.

Click on the picture to download a free Word Search (with extra rats)