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The Borrowers Afloat
The Borrowers Afloat
Author: Mary Norton
Pod, Homily, and Arrietty- 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 ...  more »
ISBN: 434432
Publication Date: 1959
Pages: 191
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Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Fun book! We enjoyed the storyline.
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Written in 1950s, but this is a recent edition. This classic series still enchants both child and adult. Its a very easy fantasy to believe - tiny persons living in the walls, making a most comfortable living off our leavings. And when you consider how much we scatter about this fantasy is really possible. Pod, Homily, and their daughter Arrietty's adventures are well worth reading.
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The Borrowers' adventures continue! (Book 3 in the series) An American Library Association Notable Book.


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