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The Silver Crown
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971 · Est. 7.5 hour read
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.
233 pages· 53,663 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Bookroo's 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.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 233
- Words
- 53,663
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 790L
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