Author Profile
Mary Norton
2 Books
Mary Norton was a British children's author best known for creating the enduring world of The Borrowers. Her meticulously detailed stories follow a family of tiny people living secretly beneath the floorboards of human homes, repurposing everyday objects into tools and furniture. She also wrote the magical adventures that inspired the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks, showcasing her ability to weave fantastical elements into ordinary settings. Her work continues to engage readers by making small, hidden worlds feel incredibly adventurous and vividly real.
Books in "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"
A seemingly ordinary antique bed-knob holds the extraordinary power to transport three adventurous siblings through time and space. When Carey, Charles, and Paul reunite with Miss Price, a polite but secretive student of witchcraft, they convince her to test the limits of her magic once again. Their enchanting travels whisk them away from the quiet English countryside and hurl them directly into the bustling, dangerous streets of the seventeenth century. The past is filled with vivid sights and unexpected encounters, demanding that the children navigate a world far different from their own.
During their historical journey, they cross paths with a bewildered sorcerer who accidentally returns with them to the modern era. Blending timelines creates a series of humorous and thrilling complications as the time travelers attempt to manage their bewildered guest. The children must quickly find a way to return the eccentric magician to his rightful century before their magical secret is exposed. This captivating tale combines historical intrigue with playful fantasy, offering a fast-paced narrative driven by youthful curiosity and the unpredictable nature of spellcasting.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
92 Pages
Or, How to Become a Witch in Ten Easy Lessons
Three English siblings discover that Miss Price, a respectable and quiet spinster from their village, is secretly studying to become a witch. To keep her magical studies entirely hidden from the adults, Miss Price offers the children a remarkable bribe. She enchants an ordinary bed-knob, giving the children the extraordinary ability to travel anywhere they wish upon their brass bedstead. This simple charm instantly transforms their predictable summer into a whirlwind of breathtaking adventures that defy all logic and boundaries.
Their magical journeys take them far beyond the safety of their quiet countryside. The flying bed plunges the siblings into the chaotic heart of a London police station and eventually drops them onto a sun-drenched tropical island filled with unforeseen dangers. As they test the limits of their newfound transportation, the children must learn to navigate the unpredictable consequences of amateur witchcraft. Bursting with charm and fast-paced excitement, this whimsical fantasy captures the sheer thrill of secret magic hidden perfectly within the ordinary world.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
50 Pages
