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.
- ISBN10 0689862202
- ISBN13 9780689862205
- Publish Date 1 May 2003 (first published 1 March 1971)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Imprint Aladdin Paperbacks
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 240
- Language English