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

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Rats of NIMH #1

Robert C. O'Brien with Zena Bernstein (Illustrator)

240 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award-winning classic by notable children's author Robert C. O'Brien. Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
hopeful 35%
lighthearted 35%
emotional 27%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 19%
tense 14%
dark 11%
sad 10%
reflective 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
challenging 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

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4.05

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