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The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Author: Margery Sharp, Garth Williams (Illustrator)
The mice in this story created the widely respected Prisoners' Aid Society of Mice. The task of this benevolent society is to befriend human prisoners in their cells, and perform daring rescue bids. As this story opens, the Chairwoman of the Society is proposing the rescue of a Norwegian poet who is being held in grim conditions in the Black...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440473787
ISBN-10: 0440473780
Publication Date: 12/15/1973
Pages: 149
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Yearling
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Patouie avatar reviewed The Rescuers on + 132 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
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Even though the cover shows the Disney characters, if you're looking for the story of the movie, you'll be disappointed. BUT, if you're looking for a clever story about mice who rescue hapless people, you'll be pleased. The book is well-written, if a little wordy at times, with a satisfying conclusion. I think it's better than the Disney story, honestly.
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