description: '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 author's father].' 'BL.  1986 Children's Editors' Choices (BL)Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC)Notable 1986 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)1986 Children's Books (NY Public Library)Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)
language: English
title: New Windmills: Racso and the Rats of NIMH
titlecomplete: New Windmills: Racso and the Rats of NIMH (New Windmills)
genres: Middle Grade, Animals, Childrens, Science Fiction, Juvenile, Young Adult, Fantasy, Classics, Adventure, Fiction
ratings_count: 3927
series: Rats of NIMH
awards: awardedAt: 568022400000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division