Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

I have to read many children's novels because ironically I tutor elementary students English. Recently, I had to re-read a childhood favorite of mine, Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, and the story didn't affect me as much as when I had read it when I was younger. I attributed this to the fact that maybe I have grown older and thus my skin has grown thicker. In any case, I don't have much gung-ho when I have to read children's novels.

Robert C. O'Brien single-handedly changed my blase attitude with Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! I adored this book especially the rats! So much so that I was getting upset that my tutor kid wasn't reading it fast enough! I had so much fun imagining! And as an advocate of animal rights, I feel the lives of animals must mimic this story somewhat. It was a wonderful read! Brilliant and refreshing! Maybe my heart is not as cold as I thought! =)