“The child is right," she announced firmly. Arrietty's eyes grew big. "Oh, no-" she began. It shocked her to be right. Parents were right, not children. Children could say anything, Arrietty knew, and enjoy saying it-knowing always they were safe and wrong.”
This classic children's book follows the adventures of a family of tiny people known as the Borrowers, who live in the walls and floors of houses. They borrow everyday items from humans, carefully returning them, to sustain their own modest lifestyle. The story explores themes of courage, resourcefulness, and the importance of community. more
Mary Norton, born on December 10, 1903, was a renowned British children's literature author. Her works are known for their rich imagination and unique style, with her most famous series being 'The Borrowers', which includes 'The Borrowers' itself. This series tells the story of tiny people living in human homes, borrowing items to sustain their lives, and has won the hearts of readers worldwide. more
“Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life.”
“Family's not family unless it's totally messing you up. I'm pretty sure that's the point”