Sharply comic a treasure of a book. The London Times Thoroughly engrossing thoughprovoking fantasy. School Library Journal starred review A special 50th anniversary edition of the Newbery Awardwinning classic by notable childrens author Robert C. OBrien about a brave mouse who makes unexpected new friends Mrs. Frisby a widowed mouse with four small children is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately or face almost certain death. But her youngest son Timothy lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately she encounters the rats of NIMH an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service. show more