A small-statured tyrant is hoist on his own petard in this scathingly humorous fable that turns traditional fairy tales upside down.

Pip, a despot no taller than a few apples reigns tyrannically over his realm. But there's a worm in the apple: he has no heirs. To undo the curse upon him, three children must give him what they hold most dear. He terrifies the first two into giving him what he needs, but the third one will give him trouble: a little girl whose only wealth lies in her wits. Will she manage to outsmart Pip and free his people from the yoke of oppression? A joyous read!