{"title":"Mary Norton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Mary Norton, a beloved author whose imaginative storytelling has captivated children and adults alike. Known for her whimsical tales and memorable characters, Mary Norton’s books have become timeless classics in the realm of children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorton is perhaps best known for \u003cem\u003eThe Borrowers\u003c\/em\u003e series, which invites readers into a hidden world where tiny people live beneath floorboards and borrow from the \"human beans\" above to survive. This charming and clever series has inspired countless imaginations, emphasizing themes of resourcefulness, family, and adventure. The collection also includes \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Borrowers\u003c\/em\u003e, an ideal choice for those looking to immerse themselves fully in the delightful escapades of these miniature adventurers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother enchanting addition by Mary Norton is \u003cem\u003eBedknobs and Broomsticks\u003c\/em\u003e. This enchanting tale blends magic and humour as young children embark on fantastical journeys, thanks to a magical bedknob and a slightly witchy spinster who dabbles in the magical arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Mary Norton collection to explore these captivating stories that continue to delight generations with their charm and ingenuity. Whether you're revisiting these tales or discovering them for the first time, you're sure to be entertained by the magic within their pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-borrowers-by-mary-norton-9780141354866","title":"The Borrowers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Borrowers\u003c\/em\u003e live in the secret places of quiet old houses; behind the mantelpiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock. They own nothing, borrow everything, and think that human beings were invented just to do the dirty work. Arrietty's father, Pod, was an expert Borrower. He could scale curtains using a hatpin, and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGirls weren't supposed to go borrowing but as Arrietty was an only child her father broke the rule, and then something happened which changed their lives. 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