The Borrowers Afield facts for kids
First edition (UK)
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| Author | Mary Norton |
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| Illustrator | Diana L. Stanley (UK) Beth and Joe Krush (US) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Borrowers |
| Genre | Fantasy children's novel |
| Published | 1955 (J. M. Dent, UK; Harcourt, Brace, US) |
| Pages | 193pp (UK); 215pp (US) |
| LC Class | PZ7.N8248 Bi 1955 |
| Preceded by | The Borrowers |
| Followed by | The Borrowers Afloat |
The Borrowers Afield is an exciting fantasy novel for kids by Mary Norton. It came out in 1955. This book is the second in the popular The Borrowers series. The story continues the adventures of tiny people called Borrowers. They are so small they live by "borrowing" things from humans.
Contents
The Story of the Borrowers Afield
The story begins with Kate and Mrs. May looking at an old cottage. They meet Tom Goodenough, the cottage's tenant. Tom knows Arrietty Clock, a tiny Borrower. Mrs. May's brother also knows her.
The Clocks' New Home
Tom tells them about Arrietty and her family. The Clock family had to leave their home in a big English house. They couldn't find their relatives. So, they ended up living in an old boot!
Life in the Wild
Life outdoors is very dangerous for the tiny Borrowers. Cows, moths, and even field mice are huge threats. The cold weather also makes survival hard. But the Clocks learn how to live in the wild.
New Friends and Dangers
A mysterious wild Borrower named Spiller helps them. He brings them meat to eat. Spiller even saves Arrietty from a scary dog attack. One night, a gypsy named Mild Eye finds his lost boot. He takes the Clock family back to his caravan.
Rescue and Reunion
Tom and Spiller work together to rescue the Clocks. They bring the family to a new home with Tom. There, the Clocks find their long-lost relatives! Arrietty also finds a great friend and helper in Tom.
Main Characters
This book features a mix of tiny Borrowers and "Big People."
The Borrowers
- Arrietty Clock: She is a fourteen-year-old girl. Arrietty is brave and full of spirit.
- Pod Clock: He is Arrietty's father. Pod is good at finding things.
- Homily Clock: She is Arrietty's mother. Homily cares a lot about her family.
- Spiller: A mysterious Borrower who lives in the wild. He is very resourceful.
The "Big People"
- Mrs. May: A kind woman who knows about the Borrowers.
- Kate: Mrs. May's friend, who learns about the Borrowers.
- Tom Goodenough: The cottage tenant who helps the Clock family.
- Mild Eye: A gypsy who accidentally finds the Borrowers.
TV Show Adaptation
The Borrowers Afield has been part of a TV series.
