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Kathleen mary norton nee pearson, 10 december 1903 29 august 1992, known professionally as mary norton, was an english author of childrens books. The borrowers afield 1955, the borrowers afloat 1959, the borrowers aloft 1961 and the borrowers avenged 1982. This is a complete collection of the classic borrowers stories by mary norton. Includes paperback editions of the borrowers, the borrowers afield, the borrowers afloat, the. This repackaged paperback edition still has the delightful original blackandwhite illustrations by beth and joe krush inside. The complete adventures of the borrowers by mary norton, 9780152049157, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The complete adventures of the borrowers by mary norton estimated delivery 312 business days format boxed set condition brand new description this boxed set contains paperback editions of the borrowers, the borrowers afield, the borrowers afloat, the borrowers aloft, and the borrowers avenged. Poor stainless was the last borrowers story that mary norton wrote. Mary nortons beloved, bestselling books about the tiny, stouthearted borrowers are now available together in one gorgeous package, perfect for gift giving. May, a nice old lady who lives with her when wait a minute. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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