"The Borrowers" is a classic children's fantasy novel written by English author Mary Norton. It was first published in 1952 and has since become a beloved work of children's literature. The novel is the first in a series of five books featuring the adventures of a family of tiny people who live beneath the floorboards of an old English house.
The Borrowers are miniature people, about six inches tall, who "borrow" everyday items from the human inhabitants of the house to survive. They repurpose and use these borrowed items to furnish their own home and make their lives more comfortable. The main characters are Arrietty Clock, a young Borrower girl, and her parents, Pod and Homily.
The story begins when Arrietty becomes curious about the world beyond the floorboards and secretly befriends a human boy named James "Borrower Boy" Cramp, who discovers her existence. This encounter leads to a series of adventures and challenges as Arrietty's family's existence is threatened by the interference of humans.
"The Borrowers" explores themes of friendship, courage, and the idea that there may be magical and hidden worlds coexisting with our own. The novel's whimsical and imaginative storytelling has made it a timeless classic in children's literature, and it has been adapted into various forms of media, including television, film, and stage productions.
Mary Norton's "The Borrowers" and its sequels continue to enchant young readers with its charming characters and imaginative world, making it a cherished part of children's literature for generations.
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