O'Brien, Robert C.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH [Newbery Award] [Book to Film]

New York: Antheneum, 1971. Illustrated by Zena Bernstein. Book Club Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

A Fine Hardcover in a Fine Price-clipped Dust Jacket. A Giftable Book. Book Club Edition.

This 1972 Newbery Medal-winning novel follows Mrs. Frisby, a field mouse who embarks on a perilous journey to save her ill son. Her adventure leads her to a group of genetically enhanced rats, the result of a secret government experiment at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), who possess extraordinary intelligence. 

The story masterfully blends adventure with ethical questions, exploring themes of scientific experimentation, animal rights, and the nature of intelligence. O'Brien presents a gripping narrative, where the characters, both human and animal, grapple with moral dilemmas surrounding the use of power and intelligence. The rats' internal struggles between good and evil add a philosophical depth to the story. 

The novel, known for its captivating characters and its exploration of larger societal themes, was later adapted into a 1982 animated film by Don Bluth, further solidifying its place as a timeless classic.

Subjects: Animal Fiction, Ethics, Intelligence, Family, Government Experiments, Adventure, Children's Fiction, Science Fiction, Adventure.

Item #20642

Price: $175.00