What reading level is The Complete Borrowers?

The Complete Borrowers by Mary Norton is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Complete Borrowers appropriate for?

The Complete Borrowers is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Complete Borrowers?

The Complete Borrowers is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Complete Borrowers have any content warnings?

The Complete Borrowers has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Complete Borrowers?

The Complete Borrowers by Mary Norton is 944 pages.

The Complete Borrowers

Mary Norton

The Complete Borrowers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Norton

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if tiny people lived right under your nose, borrowing everything they need without anyone knowing? Imagine scaling curtains with a hatpin and sneaking away with a doll's teacup—all while hiding from the giant humans around you. But when Arrietty befriends a boy from the human world, everything changes, and danger lurks just around the corner.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Friendship AdventureClassics

Quick Assessment

This classic fantasy novel follows the secret life of the Borrowers, tiny people who live hidden in old houses and survive by borrowing items from humans. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story explores themes of friendship and courage, with mild suspense around the challenges of staying unseen. There is no intense content, making it a safe and imaginative read for ages 9-12.