The Borrowers
by Mary Norton
A classic fantasy adventure about the Clock family, tiny people who live beneath the floorboards of an English country house and 'borrow' small items from the human family above. When young Arrietty Clock befriends a human boy, their friendship threatens to expose the secret world of the Borrowers. The story explores themes of friendship across differences, environmental stewardship, and finding courage in small acts, while celebrating the wonder of seeing the world from a different perspective.
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