The Borrowers Series by Mary Norton, Beth Krush, Joe Krush

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  • The Borrowers (The Borrowers #1)
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    The Borrowers (The Borrowers #1)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars
    · 65 ratings · published 1952

    Beneath the kitchen floor is the world of the Borrowers -- Pod and Homily Clock and their daughter, Arrietty. In their tiny home, matchboxes double as roomy dressers and postage stamps hang on the walls like paintings. Whatever the Clocks need they simply "borrow" from the "human beans" who live above them. It's a comfortable life, but boring if you're a kid. Only Pod is allowed to venture into the house above, because the danger of being seen by a human is too great... more

  • The Borrowers Afield (The Borrowers #2)
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    The Borrowers Afield (The Borrowers #2)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings · published 1955

    Driven from their home in the big house, Pod, Homily, and Arrietty take up life in a boot.

  • The Borrowers Afloat (The Borrowers #3)
    #3

    The Borrowers Afloat (The Borrowers #3)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1959

    Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock -- the miniature Borrowers -- depend for their livelihood on the "human beans" whose cottage they live in. So when they discover that their humans are moving away, the Borrowers are forced to find a new home and a new family to borrow from. With the help of the wild Borrower boy Spiller, they make a harrowing journey down the cottage drain in a soap dish and are soon living in a teakettle by a river... more

  • The Borrowers Aloft  (A Voyager Book) (The Borrowers #4)
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    The Borrowers Aloft (A Voyager Book) (The Borrowers #4)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1961

    Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock -- the family of tiny Borrowers -- think they have at last found an ideal home. They've moved into a house in a miniature village built as a hobby by a retired railroad man. The village is the perfect size for the Borrowers, and after the hardships they've faced, the Clocks gratefully settle into the luxury of having a "proper" house. The easy life makes them careless. Or, rather, it makes Arrietty careless... more

  • The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers (The Borrowers #1-4)
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    The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers (The Borrowers #1-4)

    Mary Norton, Beth Krush, Joe Krush

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1966

    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.

  • The Borrowers Aloft: Plus the Short Tale Poor Stainless (The Borrowers #4 plus)
    #4 plus

    The Borrowers Aloft: Plus the Short Tale Poor Stainless (The Borrowers #4 plus)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1961

    Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in The Borrowers Aloft. The original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, capturing these little people with a larger-than-life appeal.

  • Poor Stainless: A New Story about the Borrowers (The Borrowers #4.5)
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    Poor Stainless: A New Story about the Borrowers (The Borrowers #4.5)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 1966

    Tragedy is feared when the youngest of a family of miniature people is discovered missing.

  • The Borrowers Avenged (The Borrowers #5)
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    The Borrowers Avenged (The Borrowers #5)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings · published 1982

    Hidden 6" people borrow from "human beans" to survive. Guided by silent Spiller, the Clocks - Pod, Homily, and Arrietty - accept a new home from lame Peregrine "Peagreen" Overmantel in a rectory library, and reconnect with uncle Hendreary, aunt Lupy, and energetic cousin Timmujs's family. But weaselly Sydney Platter and florid wife Mabel pursue.

  • Borrowers Collection (The Borrowers #1-5)
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    Borrowers Collection (The Borrowers #1-5)

    Mary Norton

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2010

    The miniature Clock family, Pod, Homily, and their daughter Arriety, live in a big world among the "human beans" from whom they "borrow" everything they need--matchbox dressers, postage stamp artwork, and a trinket box settee. Now lifelong enthusiasts and brand new fans can escape into the small world of the Borrowers in this beautiful volume... more

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