This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. I would quite like to watch it especially since Carol Burnett is voicing the housekeeper who is a nosey, troublesome character and the main antagonist of the story. 17 (2012) (two years after the Japanese release) and I presume we can expect the DVD version come summer. The movie has been released in North America with American actors voicing the characters this past Feb. Whether it is true to the original or not is neither here nor there as it doesn't claim to *be* The Borrowers, only based upon, and is a delightful tale presented here with the glory of the gorgeous Studio Ghibli anime reduced to manga format. Though it does follow the general storyline as I remember it. It has been ages since I've actually read the original book, but I'm quite sure this anime version takes liberties. One new character is added to the cast for the second volume, another borrower who lives by himself out in the wilderness. Volume 2 continues where Volume 1 left off and this second half of the story is where all the action is, as The Borrowers are found by the humans and have to leave to find a new home. It is a great adaptation of Mary Norton's "The Borrowers". This is the film adaptation manga of the Japanese anime film produced by Studio Ghibli (most internationally famous for "Howl's Moving Castle"). (Mistress Masham's Repose is my first) As soon as I saw the name Arrietty in the title I knew the book would have something to do with the Borrowers and had to read it. Volume 2 continues where Volume 1 left off and this Reason for Reading: The Borrowers is my 2nd favourite "little people" book. Reason for Reading: The Borrowers is my 2nd favourite "little people" book. As with the first book, sometimes this is a bit awkward (adding HUFF to every climbing/running/moving scene), but for the most part it is a good read.Īn interesting book, especially for fans of Miyazaki's work and those interested in the movies he helped make.more This book is just stills taken from the movie with words added. It is nice to see stills of the artwork from the movie, especially the scenery. Since this was taken directly from the movie, I knew what was going to happen, but I still enjoyed reading it. The second volume finishes up the story of Arrietty. As with the first book, sometimes this is a bit awkward (adding HUFF to every climbing/running/moving scene), but for the most part it For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-Cycle Will the help from Shawn and a newcomer be enough to get them to safety? She has her work cut out for her! Based on the classic novel by Mary Norton, The Secret World of Arrietty is a delight for all ages.moreįor more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-Cycle The second volume finishes up the story of Arrietty. Based on the classic novel by Mary Norton, The Borrower Arrietty is a delight for all ages.Īfter narrowly escaping capture by the humans in whose house they live, Arrietty and her family must dodge hungry birds, a prowling cat, a more than nosy housekeeper, and some pesky exterminators in order to make it out alive. A young boy named Sho befriends Arrietty, but when adults discover the Borrowers, Arrittey and Sho must work together to save her family. A young boy named Sho befriends Arrietty, but when adults discover Based on the beloved classic The Borrowers by Mary NortonĪrrietty isn't your ordinary fourteen-year-old girl, she's small enough to make her home under the floorboards of a typical house borrowing what she and her family needs from the giants in whose shadows they live. Arrietty isn't your ordinary fourteen-year-old girl, she's small enough to make her home under the floorboards of a typical house borrowing what she and her family needs from the giants in whose shadows they live. Based on the beloved classic The Borrowers by Mary Norton Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for A.
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