Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

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The rats in the rosebush...

First published in 1971, Robert C. O'Brien's tale of Mrs Frisby and her journey to save the life of her son Timothy touched a place in the heart of readers. With the help of the rats of NIMH, a group of genetically altered rodents who live in the rosebush on farmer Fitzgibbon's farm, will Mrs Frisby be able to move before the plow comes?

Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

Mrs Frisby is a widowed field mouse whose life, and that of her four children, are in danger from farmer Fitzgibbon's plow. Follow her journey as she sets out to find someone who can help her move her home. First to the Great Owl, then to the rats of NIMH, rats who are extraordinarily intelligent. Read along as Mrs Frisby learns the truth behind the rats and her husband, Jonathan. The exciting climax of Moving Day will soon be upon you!

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kitty222 says:

This was one of my favorite books as a girl. I still like it. It's what a children's books should be: charming and it doesn't talk down to kids or have any overt preachiness.

It didn't grab me like I hoped it would.

 

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