The Borrowers Aloft

The Borrowers Aloft is the fourth book in the Borrowers book series by English author Mary Norton.

It was first published in 1961 in the UK by J. M. Dent with illustrations by Diana Stanley, and in the US by Harcourt with illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush.

Summary
With the help of their friend Spiller, the Clock family have relocated to the miniature of Little Fordham where they try to live in secret. They were discovered by a couple who own a rival model village and are kidnapped with the intention of being put on display as an attraction when that model village opens for tourist season. Imprisoned through the winter in the couple's attic, the Clocks are able to use materials they find to create a balloon and basket which lifts them out of a window and to freedom before they can be put on display.

Knowing they cannot risk moving back into Little Fordham the family again take to the great outdoors, in search of a new place to call home.

The Borrowers

 * Arrietty Clock
 * Pod Clock
 * Homily Clock
 * Spiller

The Big People

 * Mr. Pott
 * Mr. Platter