<p>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. It includes Mary Norton's classic illustrated stories about three little people and their not-so-little adventures<em>: </em><em>The Borrowers, The Borrowers Afield, The Borrowers Afloat, The Borrowers Aloft</em>, the short story <em>Poor Stainless, </em> and<em> The Borrowers Avenged.</em> <br> </p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Mary Norton<br><b>Publisher:</b> Clarion Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/25/2016<br><b>Pages:</b> 1104<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 2.40lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.40h x 5.90w x 2.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780544842137<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/2017 pg. 102 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Mary Norton </b>(1903-1992) lived in England, where she was an actress, playwright, and award-winning author of books for young readers, including <i>Bed-Knob and Broomstick, </i> the basis for the classic Disney film, and <i>Are All the Giants Dead?</i></p>