The Borrowers by Mary Norton

The Borrowers

The Borrowers #1

Mary Norton

159 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth...

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Moods

lighthearted 82%
adventurous 75%
funny 25%
relaxing 24%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 4%
reflective 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 32%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

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