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“Oh no-"she began.It shocked her to be right. Parent's were right, not children. Children could say anything, Arriety knew and enjoy saying it- knowing always they were safe and wrong.”

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Mary Norton
Mary Norton

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

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