twstdtink 's review for:

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien

3.0

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My opinion of this book is completely marred by the movie version I watched growing up. Certain liberties were made with the ending that made it more happy, as well as the addition of the cool, magical amulet (also not featured in the book). So, I didn’t enjoy this story as I could have. But, I can acknowledge that the premise - super intelligent rodents and where they got that intelligence from - is a fascinating and clever narrative. I have to ask, though, why was Ms. Frisby so smart if she were just a regular mouse?