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Classic · ages 8–11

The Borrowers

by Mary Norton

The Borrowers by Mary Norton is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage, family and wonder.

Best forAges 8–11
Age 8Age 9Age 10Age 11
FormatClassic
First published1952
ThemesAdventure, Courage, Family, Wonder
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Why it is on the shelf

A quick guide for deciding whether this belongs in your next borrow, bedtime stack, or birthday present pile.

The Borrowers sits in this library as a classic with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 8 to 11; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with adventure, courage, family and wonder.

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