The complete Borrowers stories
by Mary Norton
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
This collection gathers all the stories about the Borrowers, tiny people who live secretly in the walls and floors of human houses, 'borrowing' what they need to survive. It follows their adventures and their struggle to remain hidden.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the stories.
Mild peril and threats occur, but no graphic violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from the narratives.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Suicide or self-harm are not topics in these books.
Some moments of mild peril might be slightly scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing danger for survival.
True Christian faith is not a focus of the stories.
Family bonds and loyalty are present themes.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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