R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Jane Leslie Conly |
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| Illustrator | Leonard B. Lubin |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Rats of NIMH Series |
| Genre | Children, Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
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Publication date
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1990 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 260 |
| ISBN | 0-06-021363-9 |
| OCLC | 20260193 |
| Preceded by | Racso and the Rats of NIMH |
R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH is an exciting children's book written by Jane Leslie Conly in 1990. It features illustrations by Leonard Lubin. This book is part of a popular series about intelligent rats. It continues the adventures from the 1971 book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and the 1986 book Racso and the Rats of NIMH.
Contents
What Happens in the Story?
This book tells the tale of two children, Margaret and her younger brother, Artie. Artie is often called "R-T." They get lost during a camping trip. Luckily, a group of very smart rats finds them. One special rat named Christopher helps them.
Meeting the Rats of NIMH
The rats are part of a secret community. They live in a hidden place called Thorn Valley. Margaret and Artie quickly become friends with the rats. The children help the rat community with different tasks. Artie and Christopher become especially close. They share a unique bond.
Winter Challenges and a Big Secret
As winter approaches, the weather gets very cold. The rats realize they cannot keep the children safe and warm through the harsh winter. They make the difficult decision to send Margaret and Artie back home. The children promise to keep Thorn Valley a secret. They know it is important to protect the rats' hidden home.
The Secret Revealed and a New Mystery
However, keeping such a big secret is hard. After some time, Margaret feels pressured and accidentally tells adults about Thorn Valley. A group of adults then travels to the valley. They want to find the amazing rat colony. But when they arrive, they find nothing. The land looks empty. All signs of the rat colony are gone.
The book does not say what happened to the rats. Their new location is a mystery. But Artie finds a special gift from Christopher. It is a picture of an arrow. This arrow might be a clue, pointing to where the rats have moved. The story leaves readers wondering about the rats' next adventure.
