Synopses & Reviews
Mary Norton's Borrowers books join P. L. Travers's Mary Poppins novels in the Harcourt Brace Young Classics line of acclaimed children's fiction reissued in hardcover. All Harcourt Brace Young Classics have a uniform look while retaining the much-loved illustrations from the original editions. Together with forthcoming titles from Edward Eager, Elizabeth Enright, L. M. Boston, Eleanor Estes, and others, these books will form a children's library of unparalleled quality, beauty, and value.
Review
"Like the truly great writers of fantasy, Mary Norton is truly original and persuasive."--
The New York Times Book ReviewSynopsis
Uprooted once again, the little people journey down a drain, live briefly in a teakettle, and are swept away in a flood. “As irresistible as its predecessors.”--
BooklistSynopsis
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 and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla Frazee's striking cover illustrations capture these little people with a larger-than-life appeal.
About the Author
Mary Norton (1903-1992) lived in England, where she was an actress, playwright, and award-winning author of the classic Borrowers novels.