The Minpins - Roald Dahl

Penguin Books Ltd - <p>Little Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does. There he meets the Minpins: miniature people who live int he hollow trees. They soon warn Little Billy of the fearsome, galloping Gruncher, who has grunched thousands of Minpins.</p>