Mary Norton

1 series 5 books in order

Mary Norton, born Mary Pearson, was a British children's author whose books include The Borrowers series. She was English and lived from 1903 to 1992.

Born
1903
Known for
The Borrowers

Series by Mary Norton

The Borrowers

5 books in order · 1952–1982

  1. Cover of The borrowers

    The borrowers

    1952 · Mary Norton

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  2. Cover of The Borrowers afield

    The Borrowers afield

    1955 · Mary Norton

    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…

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  3. Cover of The Borrowers afloat

    The Borrowers afloat

    1970 · Mary Norton

    The Borrowers is a British children's novel published in 1959. It follows a family of miniature people who travel down a drain and temporarily live…

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  4. The Borrowers Aloft

    1961 · Mary Norton

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  5. Cover of The Borrowers avenged

    The Borrowers avenged

    1982 · Mary Norton

    Escaping from an attic where they had been held captive over the long, dark winter, a family of tiny people sets up house in an old rectory. This is…

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How many books has Mary Norton written?

We list 5 books by Mary Norton across 1 series, published between 1952–1982 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Mary Norton's books?

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