In "The Borrowers Afield" by Mary Norton, the tiny Clock family—comprising Арriet, Pod, and Homily—embark on an adventurous journey outside their home. Forced to leave their cozy abode due to the threat of discovery by humans, they encounter the larger world and its dangers. As they navigate a garden filled with new challenges and meet other Borrowers, their resourcefulness and cleverness shine. The story emphasizes themes of bravery, family, and the quest for a place to call home, all while maintaining the whimsical charm characteristic of the Borrowers series. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Borrowers, Odyssey Harcourt Young Classic, Voyager .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 215 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Perfection Learning .
Mary Norton (1903-1992) lived in England, where she was an actress, playwright, and award-winning author of the classic Borrowers novels.
This book contains the following story:
The Borrowers Afield
Driven out of their cozy house by the rat catcher, the Borrowers find themselves homeless. Worse, they are lost and alone in a frightening new world - the outdoors - where nearly everything is life-threatening for them. But as they bravely journey across the coutnry in search of a new home they learn how to survive in the wild. And so Pod, Homily and Arrietty discover that the world beyond their home has more joy, drama and people than they'd ever imagined.
