From the rear cover of this 460 page book: "In this book, author Stephen Quayle examines the legends and fairytales surrounding little creatures, and reveals how these tales provide clues, and secrets that can be assembled like a jigsaw puzzle to give an amazing picture of our past and a preview of our future. Coupled with modern sighting of these creatures, the reader will discover the true nature of these supernatural creatures, and the dangers they pose to each human being on our planet."