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The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers 5-Book Paperback Box Set Classic Adventure for Young Readers by Mary Norton

Book Details

Publisher:Clarion Books
Published:2011-09
Pages:1152
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:0152049150

Reading Info

Age Range:10-13

About This Book

A BIG box for three tiny heroes . . . Mary Norton's beloved, best-selling books about the tiny, stouthearted Borrowers are now available together in one gorgeous package, perfect for gift giving. Put this boxed set into the hands of little people--or of any reader who delights in classic adventure. Includes paperback editions of The Borrowers, The Borrowers Afield, The Borrowers Afloat, The Borrowers Aloft, and The Borrowers Avenged.

Our Review

This beautifully packaged collection brings together all five of Mary Norton's classic adventures about the Clock familyβ€”tiny people who live secretly in the walls and floors of human houses, "borrowing" what they need to survive. Young readers will be captivated by the intricate world-building and the high-stakes drama of Arrietty, Pod, and Homily as they navigate a giant-sized world full of everyday objects turned into towering obstacles. The series masterfully blends cozy domestic details with thrilling escapades, creating a timeless fantasy that feels both magical and entirely plausible.

What makes this series endure is its perfect balance of miniature-scale adventure and deeply relatable family dynamics, appealing to kids who love imaginative problem-solving and secret worlds. The boxed set format makes it an ideal introduction to a beloved literary universe, allowing readers to follow the Borrowers' complete journey from their first discovery to their final sanctuary. This is the kind of richly detailed, character-driven storytelling that turns casual readers into lifelong book lovers, proving that the greatest adventures often come in the smallest packages.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction