Borrower's Afield

"The Borrowers Afield" is the second book in Mary Norton's beloved series, continuing the adventures of the tiny Clock family. Driven from their home under an old English house, Pod, Homily, and their spirited daughter Arrietty must adapt to life in the vast, dangerous fields. This chapter book explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and the courage it takes to survive when you are small in a big world. Children aged 7-11 will be captivated by the Borrowers' ingenuity and Arrietty's growing independence as she navigates friendships with "human beans" and encounters wild creatures. It's a heartwarming story that gently introduces concepts of displacement and the search for belonging, all wrapped in a classic fantasy adventure.

The further adventures of the family of miniature people who, after losing their home under the kitchen floor of an old English house, are forced to move out to the fields.