What are some similes from the book mrs frisby and rats of nimh?

1. "He thought of his brothers as he went, of Timothy and Martin, and of his little sister Cynthia. He thought, too, of his father and mother, and of the day the house had been crushed, when they had all been huddled in the garden together like leaves scattered by the autumn wind." (Chapter 1)

2. "She walked along, her little feet moving rapidly over the ground like the feet of a mouse." (Chapter 3)

3. "The rats sat in a semicircle around her, their eyes bright and interested, like the eyes of children at a story hour." (Chapter 5)

4. "The rats worked like beavers, and in no time at all they had the furniture moved into place." (Chapter 6)

5. "The rats scurried about like ants, carrying food and supplies up to the nest." (Chapter 7)

6. "The young rats played tag and hide-and-seek in the garden, their laughter ringing through the air like the tinkling of bells." (Chapter 8)

7. "The rats listened intently, their ears twitching like those of a cat." (Chapter 9)

8. "The rats fled in all directions, like leaves scattered by the wind." (Chapter 10)

9. "The rats huddled together, their eyes wide and fearful, like rabbits caught in a trap." (Chapter 11)

10. "The rats cheered and clapped their hands, their joy as great as that of children on Christmas morning." (Chapter 12)