The Littles ¦ The Littles to the Rescue

The Littles look almost like ordinary people but for two things: they are only about six inches tall and they have tails. This particular Little family lives in the walls of the Biggs' house, getting all they need from the humans and, in return, keeping things (like electricity) running smoothly.

These stories, which have been popular in the States for some time, owe more than 'a Little' to the Borrowers but, appealing to a rather younger age group, could inspire readers to progress at a later stage to Mary Norton's much richer series.