In "Borrowers Afield" by Mary Norton, the adventure continues for the tiny Clock family—Arrietty, Pod, and Homily—as they leave their home in search of new experiences and a fresh start. They venture into the great outdoors, exploring the wonders and dangers of the world outside their cozy house. Along the way, they encounter new challenges and meet both friends and foes, all while relying on their resourcefulness and courage. As they navigate the complexities of life above ground, the family learns the importance of home and belonging in this enchanting tale of bravery and discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Borrowers, Childrens Choice, Lythway Books, Lythway Large Print, Puffin Storybooks .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Harcourt Children's Books .
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.
