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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
Re read this so my 8 year old granddaughters and I could discuss it. It holds up well.
Absolutely charming and somehow magical. Lovable characters no matter how brief their exposure is.
Good book. Interesting concept and pace. A bit sad or scary for an emotionally sensitive child possibly, though they don't dwell on those situations. My son enjoyed it and didn't want to stop reading it.
I haven't read this since I was about 10 and I remember being confused about why the main character's name is "Mrs. Frisby" instead of "Mrs. Brisby" like in the Don Bluth film.
It was really cute, though not nearly as dark as I expected from the adaptation. A huge portion of this tiny book is devoted to the rats themselves and how they gained intelligence through injections at the lab. While I think I prefer the emotional impact of the animated movie, this was still an enjoyable light read. One thing that I noticed, however, is that Mrs. Frisby seems to be just as intelligent as many of the rats, taking away the feeling that they were as "different" as they claimed. She also narrated using words like "school," "firefighters," and other human terms that I doubt would have migrated into a regular field-mouse's vocabulary.
It was really cute, though not nearly as dark as I expected from the adaptation. A huge portion of this tiny book is devoted to the rats themselves and how they gained intelligence through injections at the lab. While I think I prefer the emotional impact of the animated movie, this was still an enjoyable light read. One thing that I noticed, however, is that Mrs. Frisby seems to be just as intelligent as many of the rats, taking away the feeling that they were as "different" as they claimed. She also narrated using words like "school," "firefighters," and other human terms that I doubt would have migrated into a regular field-mouse's vocabulary.
Wow, I started this book only because it was a Newbery Medal winner and was not expecting to enjoy it! Boy was I wrong! It was a great story and my kids loved it so much they asked for more books by this author. I would recommend for kids in upper elementary or even middle school. Great book and a well deserved 5 star rating;)
I had never read this classic before Eva and I read it together! Incredibly imaginative. Who knew rats (and mice) could be so endearing?
The story follows Mrs. Frisby as she attempts to save her sick son, Timothy. Timothy is very ill and cannot move from their house under the garden. Unfortunately, in five days the plow will come and destroy their home. In her attempt to save her son, Mrs. Frisby talks with owls, confronts a cat, and works with the rats. In doing so, she also learns about her deceased husband’s mysterious past.
I enjoyed this book, primarily because I had watched the movie over and over again throughout my childhood. However the writing style is a little slow and bland. It is not nearly as gripping as some of the newer books out there. Yet, despite its age, it was still a great read. It’s not my first recommendation, but I wouldn’t regret handing it to a child.
I enjoyed this book, primarily because I had watched the movie over and over again throughout my childhood. However the writing style is a little slow and bland. It is not nearly as gripping as some of the newer books out there. Yet, despite its age, it was still a great read. It’s not my first recommendation, but I wouldn’t regret handing it to a child.
Pretty neat YA/children's book that I hadn't read before.
If you've seen the film adaptation you know the story. However, I vaguely remember they did some silly things like make Jenner a villain? Time for a trip down memory lane.
Edit: Much prefer the book, if I'd seen the movie recently I doubt I'd have read it. In the book the rats and their evolution is the focus,not twitter-pated crows, outspoken children and swelling choir numbers.
I did dig that classic 80's animation style though.
If you've seen the film adaptation you know the story. However, I vaguely remember they did some silly things like make Jenner a villain? Time for a trip down memory lane.
Edit: Much prefer the book, if I'd seen the movie recently I doubt I'd have read it. In the book the rats and their evolution is the focus,not twitter-pated crows, outspoken children and swelling choir numbers.
I did dig that classic 80's animation style though.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No