The Borrowers

Discover the enchanting world of 'The Borrowers', a timeless children’s classic that sparks imagination and adventure. This beautifully illustrated B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2014, delves into the captivating lives of tiny people who exist in the hidden corners of our homes. Arrietty and her family live quietly behind the walls, claiming small items from the human world to survive. Readers will be drawn into their thrilling escapades, where borrowing is a way of life and friendship knows no bounds. Delve into a story that promotes creativity, resourcefulness, and the spirit of adventure as Arrietty, against all odds, befriends a human boy, challenging the status quo of her world. Perfect for young readers and lovers of imaginative fiction, 'The Borrowers' invites you to explore themes of bravery, friendship, and the courage to defy societal norms. A must-have for any children's book collection! Enjoy FREE shipping on this title from Smartfox NZ, your trusted online bookstore. (Note: Combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.)
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141354866
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224


Description:
The Borrowers live in the secret places of quiet old houses; behind the mantelpiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock. They own nothing, borrow everything, and think that human beings were invented just to do the dirty work. Arrietty's father, Pod, was an expert Borrower. He could scale curtains using a hatpin, and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it. Girls weren't supposed to go borrowing but as Arrietty was an only child her father broke the rule, and then something happened which changed their lives. She made friends with the human boy living in the house...

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