Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Robert C. O'Brien • Anthropomorphism

The Arrow is the monthly digital product that features copywork and dictation passages from a specific read aloud novel (you purchase or obtain the novels yourself). It’s geared toward children ages 8-11 and is an indispensable tool for parents who want to teach language arts in a natural, literature-bathed context.

This guide contains the following features:

• 4 Passages (one per week) for copywork/dictation
• Notes about punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and literary elements
• 3 Grammar lessons
• Literary element: Anthropomorphism
• Writing activity: Create anthropomorphic creatures
• 9 discussion questions
• Book Club Party ideas
• 49 pages
• Original Publication Date: August 2019

About the book

Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award-winning classic by notable children's author Robert C. O'Brien.

Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.—Amazon

Purchase the Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH novel here (affiliate link).

This book selection is from the year-long Arrow program.