Akron Public Library

A memorable story of the miniature world of "the borrowers, " who like to live in quiet country houses, out of the way of the larger inhabitants. From the first page the reader will be drawn into the adventures of Pod, Homily and their daughter Arrietty.

In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, little people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. But when brave and tiny Arrietty is out gathering supplies, she is discovered by Shawn, a human boy. They begin to form a friendship that blossoms into an extraordinary adventure.