library binding
Published Oct. 18, 1999 by Lectorum Publications.
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.
It's a bit more bland than its film adaptation would lead you to believe, but O'Brien's tale of genetically-altered rodents still presents a level of sweetness and sophistication that would impress most young readers.
