The Borrowers
(16 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Puffin
The Borrowers are tiny people who live in the secret places of old houses - behind the mantlepiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock. They borrow everything from humans, existing on the scraps they collect from the homes they live in.
Arriety Clock's father, Pod, is an expert borrower, able to scale curtains using a hatpin, and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it. Girls aren't usually supposed to go borrowing, but Pod makes an exception for Arrietty, who can't wait to explore the house and gardens that lie beyond her cramped home. But when she is at last allowed to accompany Pod on one of his borrowing expeditions, something terrible happens - she is 'seen' by a human boy.
This beautifully-written story will enchant young readers, who will love the idea of the Borrower's hidden 'wainscot world'. Exciting, mysterious and with a hint of sadness, it has a deserving reputation as a classic of twentieth century children's literature.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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jameela, 15 November 2020
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I just loved this book I have nothing else to say !!!!!!!💗😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
kezia, 18 February 2017
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I just love this book and I have nothing else to say!!!!!!! 👏😁😍😇
Tilly, 06 February 2017
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It's a good book but I think you should add more of the story :) Just suggesting I give you 4 stars for that AWESOME!
Anjelaine, 12 October 2016
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This is the best book that I have ever read, I have really changed after I read this.
Alistair, 23 April 2016
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I love this book 😁
Tyra, 21 March 2016
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Good! I would reccomend it to other kids!
Ellie, 14 February 2016
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This is an amazing and inspiring, it's a WONDERFUL book!
Unknown, 10 December 2015
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I read this when I was 7 and really liked it because it tells such an interesting story. I would recommend this for 7-10 year olds and if you want to, older. Also, you could blame The Borrowers if you lose something. ;-) But your Mum or Dad or whoever is looking after you probably wouldn't believe you.
Heather, 15 November 2015
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Its such an interesting book and hooks you in in the first page. it reminds me of another book but i cant put my finger on it! I would recommend it to anyone!
Bossman, 08 June 2015
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Good because if you lose things you can blame it on the borrowers
Amara, 22 January 2015
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This book is amazing and interesting if you like interesting and exploring books well it's for you
Isobel, 28 October 2014
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i,v seen the moive and i loved it the book is not as good as the moive but kid should read it
sophie, 26 October 2014
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I love the adventurer in this book you are transported into another world .
Amber, 09 January 2014
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This book is inspiring and is a very absorbing book even though it is a fantasy it seems real!
Arran, 10 December 2013
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I thought this had a really good , interesting story. It wasn't too scary or too boring so if you like books that are interesting and exciting this is the book for you.Although the ending was a little sad it was great all the same.
Nina, 22 October 2013
I read this when I was 7 and really liked it because it tells such an interesting story. I would recommend this for 7-10 year olds and if you want to, older. Also, you could blame The Borrowers if you lose something. ;-) But your Mum or Dad or whoever is looking after you probably wouldn't believe you.