The book "Little Diddy, Dumps and Tot; or Childhood Life on a Plantation" by the author Louise Clark Pirnell is an unparalleled response to the American society of the 19th century, where the calm, happy childhood of the family is threatened by slavery. The unusual fate of three little heroes who, having come to understand the truth of their situation with age, decide to defend their rights and freedom. This book adds information about the psychology of children in difficult life conditions, and also positively emphasizes the power of friendship and mutual assistance.