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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

By: Robert O’Brien
Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
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—A Newbery Medal Winner

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.

©1971 Robert C. O’Brien (P)1993 Recorded Books Animals Animals & Nature Classics Fiction Literature & Fiction Young Adult Classics

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I read this book as a child and it made a big impression. I wasn't disappointed - such a lovely story - and beautifully read. Loved it!

Just as good as I remembered

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Genius writing. A touch slow to start, but soon ticks along at a lick, with tales of morality so beautifully weaved between the strands of narrative that the kids don’t notice.

Classic Morality Tale

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I remember reading this book as a child and it's been lovely to relive it.
well read by the narrator, a joy to listen to

Great story well told

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I loved this as a child and it was great to hear it again with my own kids. Beautifully narrated and a gorgeous story.

Beautiful

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I loved all the drama and action. I also like how the end was very nice and calm

I love all the characters

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I loved this book as a child and it is still a great book! The narration was done beautifully. I have enjoyed listening to this a few times now!

A great book for young and old

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watched the don bluth animation as a child, many parts where not in the book-as with most novel/movie remakes. story was compelling, characters likeable. narration was perfect, an easy listening storytelling. I enjoyed it immensely.

childhood revisited

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I first read the story in my primary shool years. Never too any head, but something about it stuck with me.
Now listening at 37yrs old, it just opened up to me. At a time I was struggling to stick to a book, this came to mind.
what a wonderful story, including everything one needs, from hope, dispear and friendship.
Truly an amazing adventure.

Just the tonic I needed!

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I remember watching the cartoon as a child with fondness. always wanted to read the book.
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loved it.

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Love this book read it in school many moons again and enjoyed it just as much today. If you are scared of rats and mice it’s probably not your thing. But I loved it.

Enjoyable listen for kids and adults

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