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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
1972 Newbery Medal Winner
I really really liked the first 3/4 of this book, but the end wasn't as good to me.
I really really liked the first 3/4 of this book, but the end wasn't as good to me.
I read this book as a child many times and something reminded me of it the other day, so I decided to reread. It still holds up. Yes, the story is short and fairly simple, but it’s so good. I love the characters, and I love the idea of a super smart society of rats that build an elaborate home, and I love the risks Mrs. Frisby is willing to take for her children.
Definitely a different read as an adult than how I remember experiencing it as a kid, but still a fantastic story and I am so glad I revisited it!
My son and I both enjoyed this as we read it together -- there's enough mystery and danger to keep you turning the pages, enough emotional appeal to give heart to the characters, and just enough social/ethical commentary to make a kid think about his world and ask questions. We were surprised, too, at how very different the movie version of the book is, and we enjoyed the book far more.
I read this as a child and now reread it with my 7yr old. We both enjoyed it and it was very thought provoking for her. Only issue is now she wants a rat...
Life changing because:
- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh Literature contains more than just the plot or the events of the story.
This book is full of sexist characters and plot points but still hooked me.
Too technical. Most of the book tells the story of rats doing stuff, but not more then that.
Good read with a lot of nice lessons. Reminds me a bit of Animal Farm. The book seems less sinister than the movie. In some ways, the movie may have been more developed. I found myself referring to scenes from the movie as I read the book -- and this isn't the first time I've read the book. I look forward to watching it again.