The Borrowers

Mary Norton

Published in

1952

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Description

The Borrowers is about tiny people who live under the floorboards of an old English country house and 'borrow' everything they need from the humans that live 'above'. The book mainly revolves around a Borrower girl named Arrietty and her adventures.

Age

6-10

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

180 pages

Book in series

#1

Why to read

Promotes imagination and creativity
Imparts lessons of courage, family and survival.
A classic story loved by generations.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal in Literature.