The Crum: A humanoid species who dwell in the ancient forest and live in harmony with the animal life there. Being able to communicate with the creatures helps them through the trials of life in the wilds, a large advantage when you are only thirteen inches tall. Roo is the adventurous young Crum who feels the pull of the northern pine woods and desires to make a new burrow there, bringing his friends and animal helpers along into peril and excitement.