Racso and the Rats of Nimh

Racso and the Rats of Nimh by Conly, Jane Leslie. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780060213619.

?Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his way to Thorn Valley, determined to learn how to read and write and become a hero. His bragging and lies get him off to a bad start, but a crisis gives him the opportunity to prove his mettle. A worthy successor [to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, a Newbery Medal winner by the authors father]. BL. 1986 Childrens Editors Choices (BL) Childrens Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1986 Childrens Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1986 Childrens Books (NY Public Library) Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)