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TV series · 2025 · TF1

Is The Borrowers based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Borrowers is based on the works The Borrowers by Mary Norton (1952) and The Borrowers by Mary Norton (1952).

The Borrowers is book 1 of The Borrowers series.

The TV series premiered in 2025 on TF1.

The novel behind The Borrowers

The Borrowers cover

The Borrowers

Novel by Mary Norton · first published 1952 · children's fiction, fantasy

British children's novel, 1952, first in the Borrowers series by Mary Norton.

The Borrowers

Book series by Mary Norton · first published 1952 · children's fiction, fantasy

Fantasy fiction series by Mary Norton, primarily 5 novels 1952 to 1982.

The Borrowers: books in order

  1. The Borrowers (1952)
  2. The Borrowers Afield
  3. The Borrowers Afloat
  4. The Borrowers Aloft (1961)
  5. The Borrowers Avenged (1982)

Other adaptations of The Borrowers

Common questions

Is The Borrowers based on a book?

Yes. The Borrowers is based on the works The Borrowers by Mary Norton (1952) and The Borrowers by Mary Norton (1952).

Who wrote the book The Borrowers is based on?

The Borrowers was written by Mary Norton and first published in 1952.

Is The Borrowers part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in The Borrowers series.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Borrowers, book 1 of The Borrowers. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

More screen adaptations of Mary Norton's books

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