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American novelist and journalist (pseudonym)

Lived
1918–1973
Country
United States
Books
3

Robert C. O'Brien published 3 novels, beginning with The Silver Crown (1968). The best-known is Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (1971).

Updated September 2026

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Robert C. O'Brien books in order of publication

  1. The Silver Crown (1968)

    269 pages

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  2. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (1971)

    240 pages★ 4.1 (47 ratings)Adapted for film

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  3. Z for Zachariah (1974)

    240 pagesAdapted for film

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Robert C. O'Brien FAQ

How many books has Robert C. O'Brien written?
Robert C. O'Brien published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Robert C. O'Brien's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.
What is Robert C. O'Brien's last book?
Z for Zachariah (1974).
What is Robert C. O'Brien's most famous book?
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (1971) is Robert C. O'Brien's most widely read book.
Which Robert C. O'Brien books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (as The Secret of NIMH, film, 1982) and Z for Zachariah (film, 2015).

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.