Robert C O'Brien

Robert C. O'BrienIn real life, Robert C. O'Brien was Robert Leslie Conly. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, attended Williams College and graduated from the Universtiy of Rochester. While there he studied piano at Eastman School of Music, and at one time considered being a musician. Instead, he became an editor and writer for "Newsweek" magazine from 1941 to 1944, and for "Pathfinder" from 1946 to 1951. From 1951 until the time of his death in 1973 he was employed as a writer and editor by the...See more

Robert C O'Brien book reviews

  • Z for Zachariah 5 out of 5

    Very interesting

    by Barri, Jan 21, 2010

    A very good read and especially for mid-teens child. Thought-provoking. read more

  • Secret of NIMH 5 out of 5

    Super

    by Barri, Jan 21, 2010

    Original title - Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Supposed to be for young teenagers, but I read it first as an adult and enjoyed it very much. I re-read it from time to time. read more

  • The Silver Crown 4 out of 5

    Good For The Middle Reader

    by nuella, Nov 6, 2007

    This book will keep any middle reader occupied. This book starts as a little girls average day and takes off in wild adventures that never stop. The book has a strong survivalist message about never ... read more

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