The Borrowers Afield by Beth Krush, Mary Norton, Joe Krush

224 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced

Description

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. Nearly everything outside -- cows, moths, field mice, cold weather -- is a life-thr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 616 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 80%
relaxing 30%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.84

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