Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Paperback)
Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award-winning classic by notable children's author Robert C. O'Brien.
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of Nimh, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.
Target age group 8-12
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of Nimh, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Stories & Classics
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Theme 2Animals, Pets & Fish
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeAction & Adventure
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AwardsNewbery Medal
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AuthorO'Brien, Robert
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Lexile Level790
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AR Level5.1
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherSimon & Schuster
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Publication Date3/1/1986
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Pages233
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Dimensions0.7 H x 7.5 L x 5.1 W
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Case Qty50