Bridging the world of traditional fairy tales and magical fantasy, Roald Dahl again proves himself the master of childrens literature, creating a world to spark the imagination. Filled with terrifying nightmare creatures and captivating little people, all captured in the fascinating and mysterious paintings of an award-winning illustrator. Full color throughout. nLittle Billy strays into the forest, where he meets the Minpins?tiny people who live within the trees. The Minpins tell Billy about The Gruncher, who preys on them. So Billy embarks on a mission to rid the Minpins of their foe once and for all, and sets off?on the back of a swan?to confront The Gruncher.