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This book has come up in idle conversation with my sorta boyfriend about a half dozen times the last few months. I happened upon the book a few days ago and decided to read it. I don’t think I’ve actually read it before now but I’ve seen the animated version too many times to count.
There’s really two stories going on in this book. First there’s Mrs. Frisby and her desperate search to somehow outrun spring so her youngest son can recover from pneumonia. Unfortunately the farmer is going to plow t ...more
There’s really two stories going on in this book. First there’s Mrs. Frisby and her desperate search to somehow outrun spring so her youngest son can recover from pneumonia. Unfortunately the farmer is going to plow t ...more
Similar to the scary movie of my childhood, but different, too - less scary, actually. The kind-hearted talking animals reminded me a little of Charlotte’s Web. This was a fun and interesting Newbery winner.
Isabelle and I read this for book club. I have great memories of this book because my mom read it to me when I was little. I still love the story and Isabelle loved it to.
Super intelligent rats helping a family of mice...this is a perfect book for read aloud. The chapters are short and full of suspense for a young reader.
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