The Borrowers
The Borrowers
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The Borrowers

Written by Mary Norton & illustrated by Diana Stanley Beth Krush , and Joe Krush
Book #1 in the Borrowers Series
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$7.99
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7 - 10
Reading age
180
Page count
195
Words per page
780L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2003
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Imprisoned in an attic by a greedy couple who want to use them as performers, the Borrowers escape by balloon.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780152047375
Publication Date
April 1, 2003
Publisher
HMH Books for Young Readers
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1952
Page Count
180
Words Per Page
195
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Reading Age
7 - 10 years
Lexile® Level
780L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~S
ATOS® Book Level
5.3
Accelerated Reader® Points
5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
10
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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