Famous children’s fantasy novel “The Borrowers” written by British author of children’s books Mary Norton (1903-1992) in 1952 has been released in Persian.
The book is about the four-inch-tall Clock family who live among humans and co-op their possessions. It is translated by Farzaneh Salemi and published by Shahr-e Qalam publication, Mehr News Agency reported.
Considered as one of the outstanding books on children’s literature, Norton’s book won the Carnegie Medal in 1952. The medal is a British literary award that recognizes one outstanding new book for children or young adults. It is conferred upon the author by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.
In the adventure novel, Pod and Homily Clock and their daughter Arrietty live secretly in the midst of a contemporary human civilization. Arrietty, a teenager, often begins relationships with Big People (ordinary humans), endangering her own life and those of 0her family members.
Since 1973, the book and its four sequels have been adapted for TV serials, movies and plays.
