The author of this book, an eccentric and a visionary, began his career as a simple reporter at the New Yorker magazine. Years later, Alvin Brooks White became a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and received numerous literary awards, including for his children's books. They brought him real fame. "Stuart Little" is E. B. White's most famous fairy tale. It tells about a mouse who managed to be born into an ordinary American family. This is not just a mouse, but a real gentleman, well-mannered and friendly. Despite his tiny stature, he is brave, fearless and always ready for adventure.