The Borrowers by Mary Norton
In a quaint English country house, a family of tiny people known as "Borrowers" live secretly beneath the floorboards, surviving by "borrowing" items from the human inhabitants. The story follows the adventures of young Arrietty Clock, who yearns for exploration beyond her hidden world. Her curiosity leads to an unexpected friendship with a human boy, which threatens the Borrowers' existence as their secret is at risk of being exposed. This enchanting tale explores themes of courage, friendship, and the delicate balance between two vastly different worlds.
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- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 180-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 28th on 50 Books Every Kid Should Read (Entertainment Weekly)
- 100 Children's Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon (USA))
- 100 Great Children's Books (The New York Public Library (NYPL))
- Susan Choi's Book Choices from "The Writer's Library" (The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Book))