The Borrowers Afield by Beth Krush, Mary Norton, Joe Krush

224 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced
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Driven out of their cozy house by the rat catcher, the Borrowers find themselves homeless. Worse, they are lost and alone in a frightening new world: the outdoors. Nearly everything outside -- cows, moths, field mice, cold weather -- is a life-thr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 834 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 73%
hopeful 26%
relaxing 26%
funny 15%
inspiring 10%
dark 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.87

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