Mary Norton

3 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

Mary Norton was a British author known for her children's fiction. She is best recognized for her series featuring tiny people called Borrowers, which includes "The Borrowers," "The Borrowers Afield," and "The Borrowers Afloat." Her works have been influential in children's literature, exploring themes of adventure and resourcefulness.

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Books by Mary Norton

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The Borrowers
Mary Norton
4.0 (89k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Beneath the floorboards, a tiny family of 'Borrowers' carefully 'borrows' their existence from the giant 'human beans' above, until a curious young Borrower's forbidden friendship threatens to expose their hidden world.
The Borrowers Afield
Mary Norton
4.1 (11k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Forced from their home, the tiny Borrowers journey through a giant world of cows, moths, and field mice, finding unexpected joys and challenges in the outdoors.
The Borrowers Afloat
Mary Norton
4.0 (7k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
The miniature Clock family leaves their home and journeys down a cottage drain in a soap dish, seeking a new home and facing floods, famine, and a clever enemy.