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Robert C. O'Brien

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About Robert C. O'Brien

Robert C. O'Brien (1918-1973) was, in private life, Robert Leslie Conly, senior assistant editor of National Geographic Magazine where he worked for over twenty years. He was born in New York and lived most of his adult life in Virginia. He wrote three books for children, including the acclaimed MRS FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH which won the prestigious Newbery Medal. His haunting young adult novel Z FOR ZACHARIAH was completed posthumously by his wife, Sally, and daughter, Jane, using the author's notes.

Recent updates about Robert C. O'Brien

Refugee Week

Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien from Penguin Random House Children's UK

11 days ago

National Pet Month

A book about dogs to celebrate #NationalPetMonth! Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien from Puffin

2 months ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien from Puffin.

3 months ago

World Storytelling Day

Amazing!!! Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien. Published by Puffin.

3 months ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH from Puffin from Robert C. O'Brien is a great one to read together.

5 months ago

Happy birthday Robert C. O'Brien

Happy Birthday Robert C. O'Brien! Now's the time to read Z For Zachariah published by Penguin.

5 months ago

Happy birthday Robert C. O'Brien

Happy Birthday Robert C. O'Brien! Now's the time to read Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

5 months ago

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