The Borrowers
Author: Mary Norton, Diana Stanley, Beth Krush, Joe Krush and Leonard S. Marcus Series: Borrowers
The popular adventures of the tiny Borrowers are available in a contemporary format for a new generation of readers.
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Summary
The popular adventures of the tiny Borrowers are available in a contemporary format for a new generation of readers.
Description
This is the classic story--read and loved by children all over the world--of Pod, Homily, and their daughter, Arrietty, who live under the kitchen floor in a quiet, half-empty house and get their livelihood by borrowing from the "human beans." "Delectable fantasy."--Booklist
Critic Reviews
“"The magic and charm of the writing convince children and grown-ups, too, that Borrowers really do exist."-- School Library Journal "A rare and delicious addition to children's literature [that] deserves to take its place on the shelf of undying classics."-- Louisville Courier-Journal "Delectable fantasy."-- Booklist”
Praise for Mary Norton's The Borrowers:
"A book that begs to be shared."--The Horn Book
"The magic and charm of the writing convince children and grown-ups, too, that Borrowers really do exist."--School Library Journal
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About the Author
Mary Norton (1903-1992) lived in England, where she was an actress, playwright, and award-winning author of the classic Borrowers novels.
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