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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
This was one of my favorite books as a kid. I listened to the audiobook with my daughter and she enjoyed it but it didn’t quite hold up for me this time. I just kept getting irritated and the forced mid century gender roles assigned to rodents.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Animal fantasy at its best! I would recommend this to a child without hesitation. It reminded me of Watership Down! Mrs. Frisby, Justin, Mr. Ages, and Nicodemus are wonderful heroes.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Still magical. Interesting difference between childhood and adult readings: as a child, I wanted the mice to go off with the rats on their new adventure; as an adult, I'd prefer they stay in their safe, comfortable home.
The only award I ever won for my drawing skills was in 3rd grade. I received 3rd place in my class for drawing a picture of Mrs. Frisby. We had to draw a picture from the RIF book we had chosen. This book was awesome, as was the movie.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A classic for a reason! A beautiful children’s story that warmed the heart. It’s more understated than the movie, which made it much darker and more action oriented, but I like the charm of the more simple tale a lot.
I love Watership Down, so I’m really surprised that I never read this book as a child. It’s right up my alley.
Mrs, Frisby isn’t a genetically-modified Mouse or Rat, she’s just a mom with four children, trying to keep her family happy and healthy. But because of her gumption and kindness she falls in with the Rats of NIHM, escaped super-mice with a mysterious past and powerful enemies.
It’s very darling. The only reason it’s not five stars is I can’t imagine wanting to read it again.
Mrs, Frisby isn’t a genetically-modified Mouse or Rat, she’s just a mom with four children, trying to keep her family happy and healthy. But because of her gumption and kindness she falls in with the Rats of NIHM, escaped super-mice with a mysterious past and powerful enemies.
It’s very darling. The only reason it’s not five stars is I can’t imagine wanting to read it again.