What has the author Mary E Norton written?

Mary Norton is best known for her children's book "The Borrowers" (1952), which tells the story of a family of tiny people who live in the walls of a house and borrow things from the human inhabitants. The book was a huge success and spawned several sequels:

* "The Borrowers Afield" (1955)

* "The Borrowers Afloat" (1959)

* "The Borrowers Aloft" (1961)

* "The Borrowers Have a Secret" (1971)

Norton also wrote other children's books, including:

* "Bedtime for Frances" (1954)

* "The Magic Bed" (1955)

* "The Empty House" (1957)

* "The Fearsome Inn" (1963)

* "The Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile" (1967)

While primarily known for her children's fiction, Norton also wrote adult fiction, including:

* "The Whisper of the Trains" (1948)

* "The One-O'Clock Man" (1952)

Her works have been adapted into films, television series, and stage productions. The "Borrowers" series has been particularly popular, with adaptations appearing in 1997 and 2011.

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