Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Book Review: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Overall: 5

Recommended:
Yes


Age Group: 12 and up


Writing: 5

Story: 5

Scariness/Suspense: 2

Romance:
A "puppy love" crush, but it is a very small part of the story.

Language: I don't think there is any.

Violence: Some

Blood and Gore: I can't remember any, but it does specifically mention several rats and mice dying or getting injured.

Alcohol/Drugs: [SPOILER] The animals drug the cat several times to prevent it from attacking them.

Religious/Anti-Religious References: There are several mentions of evolution, all assuming it is true.

Magic:
None

Favorite Passage: I liked all of it, which is just an excuse for not finding any passages online to put here.


Comments:

Let me first say that although I put "13 and up," this really is a childrens book. It is a very easy read, but definitely worth your time and thought. I couldn't put it down the whole time I was reading it. It gives you a lot to think about, partly because it is not written from a Christian perspective, it is in fact written assuming evolution is true. I highly recomend this book, especially just because it is simply a great story, and it doesn't end sappy with everything going perfect. Just don't read the back cover if you want the whole story to be a surprise, because more then likely it will spoil a big part of the story.

~Ellentia