The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers: 5-Book Paperback Box Set

The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers brings Mary Norton’s five-book series together in paperback, with the original black-and-white illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush. The set suits readers ready for a connected classic adventure, while mixed feedback on readability suggests that younger children may benefit from shared reading.

At a glance

Includes all five Borrowers novels in paperback.
Retains the original black-and-white illustrations credited to Beth and Joe Krush.
The listing presents the books as suitable for independent reading or shared reading.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

One set contains the full five-book sequence, so readers can follow the Clocks’ adventures across the series.
Illustrations are included across these editions, adding visual detail to a classic children’s story.
Customer feedback describes the stories as enjoyable and charming, and some readers see the set as a gift choice.

Cons

The 1,152-page total makes this a substantial set for readers who want a shorter or more compact read.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Set and format
Format	Paperback box set
Illustrations	original charming black-and-white illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush
Print length	1152 pages

Publication
Publisher	Clarion Books
Publication date	Sept. 13 2011
Edition	First Edition
Language	English
ISBN-13	978-0152049157

Reader information
Reading age	8 - 12 years
Grade level	3 - 7

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	13 x 7.54 x 19.35 cm
Weight listed	912 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives a reading age of 8 - 12 years, but customer feedback is mixed on read-aloud ease. Some find it a good preteen read, while others say it is difficult to read to children, so shared reading may depend on the child.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for all five Borrowers books in one paperback set.
Families choosing a classic adventure series for independent or shared reading.
Gift buyers seeking an illustrated children's book collection.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a single short book rather than a multi-volume series.
Younger children who need an especially easy read-aloud, unless an adult is comfortable adapting the reading pace.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the stories, describing them as fun, charming and enjoyable, and some readers consider the series suitable for older children and middle-school readers or a gift. Readability is less consistent: while some find it a good preteen read, others find it difficult to read aloud to children. That distinction matters for this set because it is a five-book series intended for independent or shared reading, not a short standalone story.

Positive themes

Readers describe the stories as enjoyable and charming.
Some customers consider the series a good choice for older children and a gift.

Mixed feedback

Opinions vary on readability, particularly for reading the books aloud to children.

Frequently asked questions

Which books are included in the set?

The set includes The Borrowers, The Borrowers Afield, The Borrowers Afloat, The Borrowers Aloft, and The Borrowers Avenged.

Are illustrations included?

The listing says these editions include the original black-and-white illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush.

Is this set suitable for reading aloud?

The listing describes the books as suitable for shared reading with younger children, but customer feedback on readability varies. Some readers say the books are hard to read to children.

What reading age does the listing give?

The listed reading age is 8 - 12 years, with a grade level of 3 - 7.