Robert C. O'Brien

Robert C. O'Brien was an American novelist and journalist, best known for his award-winning children's books. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, available as an audiobook and book, won the Newbery Medal in 1972 and tells the story of a widowed mouse who seeks help from a colony of super-intelligent rats. The novel has been a beloved classic of children's literature for over fifty years, captivating young readers and listeners with its blend of adventure, science and heart.