# Books like Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

**10** books similar to *Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH* by Robert C. O'Brien (Middle Grade Fiction · 790L · grades 4–6), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** family, courage, science and ethics, intelligence, legacy
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## Similar books

- [Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/wonder) by R.J. Palacio _(790L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the Mark Twain Readers Award list (+2 more shared lists), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Maniac Magee](https://readinglist.school/book/maniac-magee) by Jerry Spinelli _(820L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the Mark Twain Readers Award list (+4 more shared lists), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Out of My Mind](https://readinglist.school/book/out-of-my-mind) by Sharon M. Draper _(700L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of family and intelligence, both on the Mark Twain Readers Award list (+1 more shared list), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Old Yeller](https://readinglist.school/book/old-yeller) by Fred Gipson _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of family and courage, both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list (+1 more shared list), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Frindle](https://readinglist.school/book/frindle) by Andrew Clements _(830L · Grades 3–7)_ — Shares themes of intelligence, both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list (+1 more shared list), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Ramona the Pest](https://readinglist.school/book/ramona-the-pest) by Beverly Cleary _(750L · Grades 2–4)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list (+1 more shared list), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Shiloh](https://readinglist.school/book/shiloh) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor _(890L · Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of family and courage, both on the Mark Twain Readers Award list (+3 more shared lists), and a close reading level (890L vs 790L).
- [The Mouse and the Motorcycle](https://readinglist.school/book/the-mouse-and-the-motorcycle) by Beverly Cleary _(860L · Grades 2–4)_ — Both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list (+2 more shared lists), same genre (Middle Grade Fiction), and a close reading level (860L vs 790L).
- [Mr. Popper's Penguins](https://readinglist.school/book/mr-poppers-penguins) by Richard Atwater · Florence Atwater _(910L · Grades 3–5)_ — Shares themes of family, both on the Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award list (+1 more shared list), and same genre (Middle Grade Fiction).
- [Number the Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/number-the-stars) by Lois Lowry _(670L · Grades 4–7)_ — Shares themes of family and courage, both on the Newbery Medal list (+1 more shared list), and a close reading level (670L vs 790L).

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