Racso and the Rats of NIMH: An Award-Winning Fantasy Adventure About a Boastful Rodent's Redemption for Kids (Ages 8-12)

Conly, Jane Leslie

ISBN 10: 0064402452 / ISBN 13: 9780064402453

Published by HarperCollins, 1988

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Racso and the Rats of NIMH: An Award-Winning Fantasy Adventure About a Boastful Rodent's Redemption for Kids (Ages 8-12)
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0064402452
• ISBN 13: 9780064402453
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Lubin, Leonard
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

‘Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his way to Thorn Valley, determined to learn how to read and write and become a hero. His bragging and lies get him off to a bad start, but a crisis gives him the opportunity to prove his mettle. A worthy successor [to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, a Newbery Medal winner by the author's father].' 'BL.

1986 Children's Editors' Choices (BL)
Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC)
Notable 1986 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1986 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)

About the Author

Jane Leslie Conly's first novel, Rasco and the Rats of NIMH,an ALA Booklist Children's Editors Choice, and its sequel, R-T, Margaret and the Rats of NIMH,were included on a multitude of state library masterlists. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed Trout Summer (an ALA Notable Children’s Book and Best Book for Young Adults) and the Newbery Honor Book Crazy Lady! She lives in Baltimore, MD.