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The Borrowers
Nov 8, 2024 2:06 PM

Author:Mary Norton,Samantha Bond

The Borrowers

Penguin presents the abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Borrowers by Mary Norton, read by Samantha Bond.

Pod, Homily and Arrietty are a family of tiny people who live beneath the floor, behind the grandfather clock in the old rectory. They own nothing - everything they have is borrowed from the 'human beans' who don't even know they exist. Arrietty's father, Pod, is an expert borrower. He can scale curtains using a hatpin and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it. Girl's aren't supposed to go borrowing, but as Arrietty is an only child, Pod breaks the rules. But when she is in the house borrowing, something happens which changes their lives. Arrietty makes friends with 'the boy upstairs'.

Reviews

This fantasy trilogy closes with both satisfying finality and the realistic, requisite heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye.

—— Kirkus Reviews

Heartbreaking sacrifices, joyous reunions, and poignant partings round out this rousing old-school fantasy adventure

—— The Horn Book

This is a fast-paced and exciting adventure, featuring a Victorian-style otherworld, that will appeal to fans of the Harry Potter and Chrestomanci series . . . the book will appeal to both girls and boys. This is an extremely enjoyable read and a well-deserving addition to the magical fantasy genre

—— Andrea Rayner , booksforkeeps.co.uk

A wonderfully intriguing mystery . . . Uncommonly good!

—— Chris Bradford, author of THE YOUNG SAMURAI series

Weird, whacky and utterly wonderful. Go to Lundinor. You won't ever want to come back

—— Joshua Khan, author of SHADOW MAGIC

An auspicious trilogy opener

—— Kirkus

Lots of fun, full of character, and great for the imagination

—— BookTrust

The Crooked Sixpence is a wonderful addition to our school library, and one that I can't wait to recommend

—— Anna Tomlinson , TES
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