The Borrowers aloft
by Mary Norton
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1961
Tiny people called Borrowers live secretly in human houses, "borrowing" what they need to survive. This installment sees them venturing into the open air.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild peril occurs as the Borrowers face dangers in the outside world.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The vastness of the outside world can be a little scary for the tiny Borrowers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story focuses on resourcefulness and family, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceArrietty and Pod show courage facing the unknown dangers of the outdoors.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.
The Borrower family's deep loyalty and care for each other is evident.
The story emphasizes cleverness and adaptation, not grace or repentance.
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