The Borrowers

by Mary Norton

The Borrowers are tiny people who live hidden in old houses, borrowing what they need from the “human beans.” Arrietty longs to be a real Borrower like her father, Pod, and gets her first chance to venture Upstairs. But when she is seen by a human boy, everything changes. An unexpected friendship forms — and when danger threatens the Borrowers’ home, the boy may be their only hope.

Themes

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  • Family
  • Growing Up
  • Fear
  • Friendship
  • Prejudice
  • Fantasy
  • Recycling
  • Relationships
  • Chaos
  • Curiosity