Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
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. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a
great service.
Racso and the Rats of NIMH
Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his
way to
R-T,
Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH
When Margaret and her
younger brother, Artie, get lost in the woods on a family camping trip, they
are rescued by rats -- the superintelligent rats of
NIMH. Taken into the rat's community, the children are safe for the time being.
But winter is coming. Margaret and Artie have to get back home. And when they
do, they must protect the rats who have helped them. Everything
depends on their silence... but it's hard to evade questions forever. Children's
Choices for 1991 (IRA/CBC)VOYA's
Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror 1990Parenting Honorable Mention,
Reading Magic Award