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The Borrowers by Mary Norton

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Book Cover for The Secret World of Arrietty

... tiny people living secretly among humans?

The Secret World of Arrietty by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (Adapted from Mary Norton's work, Studio Ghibli Film Novelization by Tsugiko Kubo)

If you loved following the Clock family as they navigate life hidden beneath the floorboards, you'll be charmed by The Secret World of Arrietty. This novelization dives into the adventures of Arrietty and her family as they borrow what they need and try to avoid being discovered by the humans above, capturing the same delightful sense of scale and ingenuity.

... intimate adventures in a hidden, miniature world?

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

If you found the lives and struggles of the Borrowers captivating, you'll be enchanted by The Tale of Despereaux. This story follows a brave little mouse, Despereaux, as he navigates a world much larger than himself, complete with daring rescues and hidden realms beneath the castle floor.

... ensemble cast of quirky, resourceful characters?

The Moomins and the Great Flood by Tove Jansson

Enjoyed the close-knit, inventive Borrower family? You'll relish the company of the Moomins as they set out together to find their lost home, encountering a host of unique friends and challenges along the way in The Moomins and the Great Flood.

... discovering hidden magical creatures in a familiar world?

The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

If you delighted in the secret world beneath the everyday in The Borrowers, you'll be intrigued by the Grace children as they uncover an unseen realm of faeries and fantastical creatures in The Field Guide, all hiding just out of sight within their own home.

... small protagonists on big adventures?

Stuart Little by E. B. White

If Arrietty's resourcefulness and tiny perspective made you smile, you'll love following Stuart Little—a small mouse living in a big world—on his determined quests and imaginative escapades around New York City.

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