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)

233 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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 n...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 37%
hopeful 36%
mysterious 22%
emotional 21%
inspiring 19%
tense 14%
dark 11%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 41% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

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