Boston Globe–Horn Book Award · 1971

The 1971 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

The honor book recognized by the 1971 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, with ages and reading levels for each.

1971 Honor Books
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

By Robert C. O'Brien, Zena Bernstein (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Rats of NIMH series

A mouse seeks help from intelligent rats to save her sick son.

Newbery Medal (1972)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1971)
233 pages· 53,663 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Summary: Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse, faces a dire dilemma: move her family or risk their lives. Her son Timothy is too ill to travel. Enter the rats of NIMH, a group of ingenious creatures with a plan that could save them all. As Mrs. Frisby navigates this unexpected alliance, she discovers secrets that could change everything. Can she trust these extraordinary rats, and what will she learn about courage and sacrifice along the way? Dive into a tale of survival, intelligence, and unexpected friendships.
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