A Collection Of 3 Newbery Medal Winners: "M.C Higgins, the Great", "Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH", and "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" [Box set] [Mass Market Paperback]

Book Description

Here is a wonderful gift for any young reader--a boxed set of three highly acclaimed, immensely popular Newbery Medal-winning books. The set includes M.C. Higgins, the Great, by Virginia Hamilton; From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigsburg; and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O'Brien.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Simon Pulse (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689817665
• ISBN-13: 978-0689817663
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,717,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Three timeless classics, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Collection Of 3 Newbery Medal Winners: "M.C Higgins, the Great", "Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH", and "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" (Mass Market Paperback)

I was delighted to find these three classic childrens books in one volume. I read these stories as a child and I wanted to be able to share them with my nieces and nephews. All three books teach life lessons while presenting a fun adventure. The Mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is an excellent story about two children who decide to run away from home and hide in a museum. The story can be read a chapter a night. It keeps the children interested and allows them see museums in a whole new light. My second favorite book in the collection is The Rats of Nimth. The book is so realistic and compelling, you forget the main characters are rodents. Finally, M.C. Higgens the Great.The main character is quirky, fun and has so many adventures! Truly, excellent stories to read aloud to your children or as a gift.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good read for the price, March 15, 2001

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cary lock (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Collection Of 3 Newbery Medal Winners: "M.C Higgins, the Great", "Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH", and "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" (Mass Market Paperback)

I thought this collection was ace! The one set in the museum was the best. It was kind of creepy and sad in parts but has a very interesting story and the end explains a lot. If you have kids, they will like this one too.

I did not like so much "M.C. Higgins the Great" which I thought was more for boys. I didn't read this one though so I don't know what it's about except for the first five pages.

For all your parents out there my Mom liked "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwiler" as well. If you liked reading you will like this even if you are any age at all.

I am still reading "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimth",

I also recomend "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit" in another book.

1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you like fantasy you'll like this book, January 31, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: A Collection Of 3 Newbery Medal Winners: "M.C Higgins, the Great", "Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH", and "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" (Mass Market Paperback)

I just finshed Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. It was an ok book. It was an ok book because it was not a believable story. Another reason is because I do not like fairy tales. Rats were trained to read and write. A mouse helps a crow out of a trap. So if you like fantasy you will like this book. So go ask librarian for this book at your local libary.