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The Secret World of Arrietty #2
Secret World of Arrietty Film Comic, Vol. 2
Based on the beloved classic The Borrowers by Mary Norton
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for A.
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. A young boy named Sho befriends Arrietty, but when adults discover the Borrowers, Arrittey and Sho must work together to save her family. Based on the classic novel by Mary Norton, The Borrower Arrietty is a delight for all ages.
After 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. 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.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for A.
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. A young boy named Sho befriends Arrietty, but when adults discover the Borrowers, Arrittey and Sho must work together to save her family. Based on the classic novel by Mary Norton, The Borrower Arrietty is a delight for all ages.
After 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. 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.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 3, 2012
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June 12, 2024
the artwork consists of stills taken from the movie—beautiful, but slow paced. it took, for example, like 18 panels for Hara to put one of the Borrowers in a jar.
March 25, 2012
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"A smaller-sized graphic novel has also been produced, in two parts, The Secret World of Arrietty 1 and 2. Laid out in the traditional Japanese right to left format, both volumes are in full color and reproduce the film utilizing the script and still images. The story is divided into four chapters over the film comic's two books."
"A smaller-sized graphic novel has also been produced, in two parts, The Secret World of Arrietty 1 and 2. Laid out in the traditional Japanese right to left format, both volumes are in full color and reproduce the film utilizing the script and still images. The story is divided into four chapters over the film comic's two books."
September 30, 2021
That ending was sad and heartwarming at the same time. I wish we got a "Happily Ever After" though.
December 20, 2022
Sho and arrietty why can't they be together??!! T__T
July 8, 2025
After reading this- I now wish I had the opportunity to read volume 1 as well- they only had vol. 2 at my local library- I LOVED the read- I haven't seen the movie yet, and need to watch it soon, because how cute- the maid being wild about little people.. calling the pest control service was a bit excessive- locking Shawn in his room as well- she shady..
July 4, 2018
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The second volume finishes up the story of Arrietty. Since this was taken directly from the movie, I knew what was going to happen, but I still enjoyed reading it. It is nice to see stills of the artwork from the movie, especially the scenery. Beautiful.
This book is just stills taken from the movie with words added. 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.
An interesting book, especially for fans of Miyazaki's work and those interested in the movies he helped make.
The second volume finishes up the story of Arrietty. Since this was taken directly from the movie, I knew what was going to happen, but I still enjoyed reading it. It is nice to see stills of the artwork from the movie, especially the scenery. Beautiful.
This book is just stills taken from the movie with words added. 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.
An interesting book, especially for fans of Miyazaki's work and those interested in the movies he helped make.
February 28, 2019
Loved it! Big fan of the film
July 14, 2019
So good. ❤️ the little people.
July 3, 2020
I love u
September 23, 2021
I also loved this anime story, because of the creativity of the creators.
September 23, 2023
Such a beautiful and warm story~
December 5, 2024
reading a studio ghibli production is a whole different experience
April 2, 2012
Reason for Reading: The Borrowers is my 2nd favourite "little people" book. (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.
This is the film adaptation manga of the Japanese anime film produced by Studio Ghibli (most internationally famous for "Howl's Moving Castle"). It is a great adaptation of Mary Norton's "The Borrowers". 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. One new character is added to the cast for the second volume, another borrower who lives by himself out in the wilderness. It has been ages since I've actually read the original book, but I'm quite sure this anime version takes liberties. Though it does follow the general storyline as I remember it. 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.
The movie has been released in North America with American actors voicing the characters this past Feb. 17 (2012) (two years after the Japanese release) and I presume we can expect the DVD version come summer. 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
This is the film adaptation manga of the Japanese anime film produced by Studio Ghibli (most internationally famous for "Howl's Moving Castle"). It is a great adaptation of Mary Norton's "The Borrowers". 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. One new character is added to the cast for the second volume, another borrower who lives by himself out in the wilderness. It has been ages since I've actually read the original book, but I'm quite sure this anime version takes liberties. Though it does follow the general storyline as I remember it. 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.
The movie has been released in North America with American actors voicing the characters this past Feb. 17 (2012) (two years after the Japanese release) and I presume we can expect the DVD version come summer. 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
February 23, 2021
As her friendship with the ailing Shawn grows, Arrietty and her family find numerous dangers on the horizon, from menacing animals seeking to devour them to the owner of the cottage attempting to capture them! Yonebayashi brings this wonderful film to a warmhearted, satisfying end, adapted into another short but enjoyable graphic novel. Can Arrietty's family find peace with the humans in their cottage, or must they run before an imminent capture?
November 13, 2014
Although this full color comic version shows you how gorgeous the film will be, you can tell it's just stills of an animated film. That being said, it's a good way to hype oneself up for seeing the film!
December 31, 2014
3. I really enjoyed this cute story. The second volume has all of the action that the first lacks. I think it could have been distributed more evenly or as one collection. I'd read more if the story were to continue.
May 13, 2015
A book taken from a movie that was based on a book (The Borrowers) - say that three times fast.
Since I've read The Borrowers this was somewhat predictable but it's still a great story and the artwork was exceptional. A little expensive I thought but definitely worth reading.
Since I've read The Borrowers this was somewhat predictable but it's still a great story and the artwork was exceptional. A little expensive I thought but definitely worth reading.
March 6, 2012
This was a fun book and I am looking forward to seeing the movie.
March 8, 2013
Still quite beautiful....and it was still cute. Quite cheesy at the end haha but what can you do! Easy, easy read!
July 10, 2013
good. the movie is amazing
March 23, 2014
Charming, clever, and great animation (illustrations). Pretty much everything you come to expect from Studio Ghibli.
September 21, 2015
Second book of the cute comics of Arrietty. I have to say, it's nice to have this movie all packed up into only two volumes (Spirited Away has 5!)
November 29, 2018
MAH HEART! MAH SOUL!
It was basically the movie...still good
It was basically the movie...still good
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