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The borrowers avenged

Mary Norton (2001)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages298 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age6
Goodreads3.95/5 (2863)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Found Family Crew

Synopsis

Escaping from an attic where they had been held captive over the long, dark winter, a family of tiny people sets up house in an old rectory. 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. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla Frazee's striking cover illustrations capture these little people with a larger-than-life appeal. - Publisher.

Is The borrowers avenged appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A gentle adventure about tiny people escaping captivity and making a new home. Contains mild peril typical of children's classics but no violence, scary content, or other concerning elements.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following the adventures of tiny people navigating a huge world and setting up house in creative ways.

Tags

Classic FantasyMiddle Grade AdventureCozy Fantasy