Vintage bookshelf · 1970s
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
- First published
- 1971
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
This longer adventure follows a mouse seeking help from a hidden community of highly intelligent rats. Because the story involves danger and animal experimentation, it is best suited for older children. Parents might want to review the content before sharing it with a younger child.
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Publication history & sources
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