The Rats of NIMH

3 books · Ages 8–14 · Middle Grade

The Rats of NIMH is a 3-book series for ages 8–14 by Robert C. O'Brien.

Where to Start

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Start at the beginning: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
1
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH1971
Racso and the Rats of NIMH
2
Racso and the Rats of NIMH1986
R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH
3
R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH1999

What This Series Covers

Love & FamilyResilience & PerseveranceTeamwork & CollaborationJustice & FairnessCuriosity & WonderAnimals

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