Robert C. O'Brien

About The Author

Robert C. O’Brien (1918–1973) was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Williams College and graduated from the University of Rochester. He was a writer and editor for Newsweek, National Geographic, and other publications. He lived in New York City and then in Washington, DC, with his wife and four children. Z for Zachariah—which is now a major motion picture starring Margot Robbie, Chris Pine, and Chiwetel Ejiofor—was completed by his wife and daughter, with the help of his notes, after his death. He is also the author of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and The Silver Crown.

Books by Robert C. O'Brien

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

50th Anniversary Edition

By Robert C. O'Brien
Illustrated by Zena Bernstein
A special fiftieth anniversary edition with a new look!

“Thoroughly engrossing, thought-provoking fantasy.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this “treasure of a book” (The Times, Lon...
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