The Borrowers (A Puffin Book)
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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. 'Don't move!' said a voice, and the voice, like the eye, was enormous but somehow, hushed - and hoarse like a surge of wind through the grating on a stormy night in March. Arrietty froze. 'So this is it,' she thought, 'the worst and most terrible thing of all: I have been "seen"! The Borrowers live in the secret places of quiet old houses; behind the mantelpiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock. They own nothing, borrow everything, and never forget their most important rule: you must never, ever be 'seen' by the human beans. Arrietty is desperate to be an expert Borrower like her father, Pod. But it's dangerous work, and girls are forbidden to venture Upstairs. Arrietty is thrilled to be given a chance to prove herself - but disaster strikes on her very first outing: she is seen by The Boy! But to everyone's surprise, a wonderful, unlikely friendship is formed. But soon the Borrowers find themselves in terrible danger, and only The Boy can help. Full of wonderfully inventive details and beautiful, gentle humour, The Borrowers is a timeless tale of bravery, friendship and borrowing . . . "Beautifully written, poetic and almost always alarming, the Borrowers have something very mysterious, sad and exciting about them" - Sunday Times Review: Very descriptive, lovely read - Having watched the movie as a child, I was very curious to read the book as an adult and I can honestly say, I was not dissapointed! Such a lovely read and such depth to the characters. Very descriptive book and has a lot of deeper life lessons hidden within the story. Certainly worth a read for children and adults alike Review: Great story for kids - My kids (5 and 7) and I love this story.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,604 Reviews |
C**K
Very descriptive, lovely read
Having watched the movie as a child, I was very curious to read the book as an adult and I can honestly say, I was not dissapointed! Such a lovely read and such depth to the characters. Very descriptive book and has a lot of deeper life lessons hidden within the story. Certainly worth a read for children and adults alike
S**4
Great story for kids
My kids (5 and 7) and I love this story.
L**T
I still love this book!
I read this book as a little girl and now i am reading it to my own little girl. It is such a feel good book to read, the chapters aren't too long either which is helpful for short attention spans. don't try and line it up with the movie because it is nothign like the movie - apart from some names!
A**R
and it was just as good as I remembered
Having read the book as a child I decided it was about time I re-read it, and it was just as good as I remembered. A great story for children of all ages. I'm sure Borrowers are living in my house!
F**2
Borrowers a hit with 9 year old
Bought for a nine year old who had seen it on screen and now wanted to read the book, which she did in record time, so I’m told.
R**Y
A classic
Delighted with the product and service
G**Y
Childhood Classic
I bought this book for my granddaughter having enjoyed it myself as a child. She is now enjoying it having just reached the age to escape into the story reading it herself
K**C
A great book
Love this book despite its age- bought for my 9.5 year old grandaughter who loves the modern Japanese film version too
S**Y
good value
good timing
J**E
Lovely
Incredible value. Lovely story - our 5 year old boy is in love with Arrietty from the anime. He follows the book read to him surprisingly well.
C**N
Preciosa edición
Preciosa edición, de buena calidad y con muchos detalles, contiene un pequeño fragmento de un cuento de otro escritor en las ultimas paginas como muestra de regalo de la editorial, una compra muy recomendable.
G**O
Love it
I like kids books. I read these to my son before he went to school. He was forever checking under things in case there were borrowers . I would hope that they put the other books in this series on kindle. By the way he turned 41 this year and when he asked me what I was reading I told him this and he laughed and said classic.
F**R
Excellent Read
Great story. Perfect for the child’s imagination. Full of wisdom.
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