Robert C. O'Brien

3 summariesFantasy, Children's, Science Fiction

Robert C. O'Brien was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature. His notable works include "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH," a story about a field mouse and genetically modified rats, "Z for Zachariah," a post-apocalyptic tale, and "The Silver Crown," which explores themes of adventure and fantasy.

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Books by Robert C. O'Brien

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Robert C. O'Brien
4.1 (164k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A widowed mouse with a sick child discovers a secret society of intelligent, escapee lab rats who might just save her family from the farmer's plow.
Z for Zachariah
Robert C. O'Brien
3.7 (14k) average on GoodreadsScience Fiction
In a post-nuclear world, a lone teenage girl's fragile sanctuary is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious, potentially dangerous survivor, forcing her to confront the terrifying reality that isolation might be preferable to companionship.
The Silver Crown
Robert C. O'Brien
3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
After a mysterious silver crown appears, Ellen's world shatters into a desperate quest to find her vanished family, evade a relentless stalker, and unlock the crown's magic before a shadowy castle consumes her.